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Opera News, May 2010 - Tristan Kraft
Interview

"Michèle Losier has a voice that's both mellow and brazen. The mezzo brings an unusual degree of power, even gutsiness, to her mostly light repertoire; listening to her, you might find yourself surprised that she's only thirty-one. Even after a string of debuts, at Opera Australia (Charlotte in Werther), Seattle Opera (Wellgunde and Grimgerde in the Ring) and La Scala (Frasquita in Carmen) this season — and with further debuts slated at Covent Garden and Opéra Comique, among others — she is less forthcoming about her own success than she is in her praise for her mentors and colleagues."

Scherzo Magazine (Spain), October 2009 - Santiago Martín Bermúdez
Duparc Mélodies

« Ahora Ilega este CD de Fuga Libera con la voz clara, esmaltada, carnal y vibrante de la mezzo Michèle Losier, que sabe moverse en el centro y el agudo con agilidad y conmoción, pero que es capaz de Ilegar muy abajo, como demuestra, por ejemplo, en vario momentos de La vague et la cloche. Es una integral delicada y al mismo tiempo enérgica, y Losier desarrolla un fraseo bello y una declamación que se impone claro está, como línea melódica, pero que es capaz de convertirse en algo parecido al recitativo si es necesario para el relato, para el drama. Podríamos detenemos en las virtudes de cada uno de estos dieciséis enfoques por parte de Losier, pero bastará con señalar el equilibrio entre lirismo y exaltación de un recital exquisito, sugerente, rico. Una voz bella hasta lo penetrante. Y un acompañamiento pianístico respetuoso, magistral incluso, de Daniel Blumenthal. Un disco sin desperdicio, un bellísimo repertorio y unas lecturas que son auténticas obras de arte. »

« Now comes this CD from Fuga Libera with mezzo Michèle Losier's clear, polished, generous and vibrant voice, comfortable in the middle and upper registers, as well as in the low one, where she plunges a few times in La vache et la cloche. With an approach combining energy and delicacy, Losier displays an elegant diction, and her declamation emphasizes the melodic line as much as the more dramatic recitatives episodes. We could dwell on the qualities of each of these 16 interpretations, but let's just admire the balance between lyricism and exaltation in this exquisite recital. With a magnificent and memorable voice, and a magistral accompaniment from Daniel Blumenthal, this recording where no space is wasted, and presenting a superb repertoire, is an authentic work of art. »

Le Devoir, April 4, 2009 - Christophe Huss
Duparc Mélodies

« Les liens entre Losier et la Belgique se sont tissés lors du Concours reine Élisabeth de [Belgique]. Fuga Libera lui a confié une intégrale des mélodies de Duparc et la surprise est grande. La voix de Michèle Losier a acquis une patine cuivrée très intéressante. Son approche de Duparc est très hiératique, mais pas désincarnée. Ce que Losier réussit remarquablement, c'est l'intégration de la ligne de chant et des paroles. Elle ne prononce jamais abusivement et ne met jamais la ligne en péril. [Là où d'autres chanteurs entourent la musique et la couvent]; Losier l'exalte. Nul doute qu'elle va se faire remarquer avec ce récital. »

"The bonds between Losier and Belgium were formed during the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Fuga Libera has entrusted her with a recording of the complete Mélodies of Duparc and the surprise is great. Michèle Losier's voice has acquired a very interesting brassy sheen. Her approach of Duparc is quite solemn and majestic, but always full of life. Losier succeeds exceedingly well in the merging of words and the singing line. The pronunciation is never too much emphasized and never threatens the melodic line. [Where other singers cautiously caress the music]; Losier exalts it. There is no doubt that Losier will attract a lot of attention with this recital."

The Australian, March 16, 2009 - Murray Black
Werther

"Musically, the evening belonged to Canadian mezzosoprano Michele Losier as Charlotte. She made her character's inner battle between love and duty, ecstasy and restraint completely believable. Supple and strong across her range, she displayed splendid clarity of articulation, a rich array of tone colour, and subtle dynamic control. It was a magnificent performance: emotionally mature and vocally virtuosic."

The Sydney Morning Herald, March 16, 2009 - Peter McCallum
Werther

"Michèle Losier creates a wonderful Charlotte with involving musical and dramatic range and a touching purity of voice and heart. In the first half she strikes a true and unclouded tone (when Werther states anyone would love her, most would agree). In the second, her transition to passionate depth has power and presence."

The Opera Critic, March 25, 2009 - Sarah Noble
Werther

"Michèle Losier is a dignified Charlotte, her dark, full-bodied mezzo especially powerful in Charlotte's third act monologue and aria (Qui m'aurait dit la place... Va! Laisse couler mes larmes)."

Mosman Daily, March 19, 2009
Werther

"Franco-Canadian soprano Michele Losier is perfectly suited to the role of the duty-bound, gentle-hearted, female lead, with a rich yet supple voice and dramatic prowess, pacing her growing emotional attachment to Werther for maximum impact. By Act Three, she has become a mature, statuesque woman but is clearly on the verge of crumpling internally with the weight of her restrained ardour. She is most moving during the Aria of Tears, accompanied by plaintive saxophone and, for the final act, channels Callas in dress and in theatrical potency."

Boston Globe, November 8, 2008 - Jeremy Eichler
Les Contes d'Hoffman

"Michèle Losier impressed with her consistently warm and lustrous tone as La Muse and Nicklausse."

Le Soir, May 21, 2008 - Serge Martin
2008 Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Competition

«Inutile de s'en cacher: la mezzo-soprano canadienne est l'une de nos favorites! La voix est magnifique, superbement colorée dans tous les registres. Elle est une artiste authentique, d'une musicalité aussi subtile que diversifiée, doublée d'une présence scénique absolument époustouflante.»

"We can't deny it: the Canadian mezzo-soprano is one of our favorites! The voice is magnificent, superbly colored in all the registers. She is an authentic artist, gifted with a subtle and rich musicality and a stupendous stage presence."

ARTE TV, May 13, 2008 - Nicolas Blanmont
2008 Queen Elisabeth of Belgium International Competition

«La palme [...] de ce deuxième tour va à la mezzo-soprano canadienne Michèle LOSIER. Technique maîtrisée et musicienne accomplie, certes, mais aussi véritable actrice, qui fait de la Canzone de Henderickx [...] une petite scène d'opéra, et qui chante autant avec son corps qu'avec sa voix.  Pantalon, tunique bustier et épaules dénudées, elle mime la berceuse de Montsalvage autant que l'épée du Roméo de Bellini, elle déroule ses longs bras (en fait, pas si longs!) avec une sensualité envoûtante et pourtant, jamais, on n'a le sentiment qu'elle en fait trop.»

"The winner of this second round is undoubtedly Canadian mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier.  An accomplished musician possessing a solid technique, she is also a true actress, transforming the Henderickx’s Canzone into a small opera scene, singing as much with her body as with her voice.  Dressed in pants and a bustier leaving her shoulders bare, she mimes Montsalvage’s lullaby as much as the sword of Bellini’s Romeo, she extends her long arms (in fact, not so long!) with bewitching sensuality and yet, we never feel like she is doing too much."

Review Vancouver, February 15, 2008 - JH Stape
Madama Butterfly

"The Suzuki of the young Québécoise Michèle Losier was nothing less than a revelation: focused singing, effective acting, a winning stage presence are the harbingers of, I'd bet, a young star in the making."

The Gazette, April 3, 2006 – Arthur Kaptainis
The Turn of the Screw

"There was a ringer: Atelier alumna Michele Losier, who applied a powerful mezzo-soprano voice and intense presence to the role of Mrs. Grose."

La Presse, March 10, 2006 – Claude Gingras
Petite Messe Solennelle

«Michèle Losier fait entendre un beau timbre de mezzo et rejoint dans l'Agnus Dei final l'émotion de quelque Requiem de Verdi.»

"Michèle Losier has a beautiful mezzo timbre and reaches in the final Agnus Dei the emotion of some Verdi’s Requiem."

The Gazette, March 11, 2006 – Arthur Kaptainis
Petite Messe Solennelle

"[…] Agnus Dei, proved to be splendid showpiece for mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier both firm-toned and emotionally ample."

The San Francisco Chronicle, July 20, 2005 – Joshua Kosman
Le Nozze di Figaro

"Mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier gave a feisty, winning performance as the love-struck pageboy Cherubino."

The New York Times, March 22, 2005 – Bernard Holland
Metropolitan Opera National Council Audition

"Michèle Losier, a Canadian mezzo-soprano, sounded career-ready, with a poised technique and good control of herself onstage."

L'Est Républicain, January 2004 -Didier Hemardinquer
Don Giovanni

«[...] cette distribution nancéienne vaut surtout par les rôles des serviteurs qui dament largement le pion à leurs maîtres. Michèle Losier, avec une très belle voix mozartienne, fait de Zerlina une femme tout à la fois mutine, espiègle et amoureuse.»

"This distribution is mostly worthy for the servants roles, who steal to a large extent the show from their masters. Michèle Losier, with a beautiful mozartian voice, makes Zerlina a woman in love and mischievous all at once."

Montréal Gazette, October 2003 -Arthur Kaptainis
Le Nozze di Figaro

"Michèle Losier as Cherubino, filed what must be counted among the best performances ever from a member of the Atelier apprentice program. A precise singer who seemed to libertate all the exuberance of Non so più - in which the page boy admits he loves all women everywhere - Losier could also act confidently in Act II as a male dressed as a female. Which is probaby not so easy for a female! At any rate, there was a trail of stardust following this mezzo-soprano, who is an artist to watch, and to hear."

The Globe and Mail, October 2003 -Alan Conter
Le Nozze di Figaro

"The surprise of Saturday's performance, though, was Michèle Losier as Cherubino - the boy whose amorous adventures at court rile the Count. This mezzo-soprano is a new member of the Atelier Lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal […] Her first-act aria, Non so più cosa son, was just beautifully sung. And she's a natural actor."

La Presse, October 2003 -Claude Gingras
Le Nozze di Figaro

«[...] on reste ébahi devant le Cherubino de Michèle Losier, véritable adolescent palpitant à la vue de toutes les femmes.»

"[...] we are astounded by Michèle Losier's Cherubino, a true adolescent enthralled by the sight of every woman."

Le Devoir, October 2003 -François Tousignant
Le Nozze di Figaro

«L'autre rôle "masculin", Chérubin, donne encore une fois la preuve qu'il sort de bien bonnes choses de l'Atelier de l'OdM. Michèle Losier y a bien appris et sa présence comme sa voix se remarquent comme des moments rafraîchissants.»

"The other 'masculine' role, Cherubino, shows again that very good things come out of the Atelier Lyrique de l’Opéra de Montréal. Michèle Losier has learned well and both her presence and her voice come through as most refreshing moments."

Opéra International, March 2002 -Olivier Beau
Cosi fan tutte

«La mezzo Michèle Losier faisait ses premiers pas scéniques dans le rôle de Dorabella. Elle a montré d'indéniables qualités de timbre et une endurance tout à fait admirable, compte tenu d'une blessure au pied survenue à son entrée en scène.»

"Mezzo Michèle Losier was making her debut on stage in the role of Dorabella.  She has displayed undisputable timbre quality and a most commending stamina, especially considering a foot injury that happened as she came on stage."

L'Acadie Nouvelle, May 13 2002 -Roger E. Cormier
Recital

«La mezzo-soprano excelle en tous points - élocution, voix bien réchauffée, jeu scénique fort rodé - dans les Sept Chansons Populaires Espagnoles de Manuel de Falla [...] Michèle s'avère littéralement sublime dans J'ai perdu mon Euridice [...] En terminant je m'empresse d'ajouter qu'avec Michèle Losier, l'Acadie compte sans contredit une autre nouvelle voix exceptionelle. Une chose est certaine: elle a le potentiel pour atteindre les plus hauts sommets de l'art.»

"The mezzo-soprano excels on every aspect  - diction, well warmed voice, polished acting – in the Seven Popular Spanish Songs by Manuel de Falla […] Michèle is simply sublime in J’ai perdu mon Euridice […] Let’s add that with Michèle Losier, Acadia has another exceptional voice. One thing is certain : she has the potentiel to accomplish the highest things in Art."

La Scena Musicale, February 2001 -Wah Keung C

"Twenty-two-year old mezzo soprano Michèle Losier was named the winner of the Prix Lyrique Français des Journées de la Musique Française [...] the McGill student won over the jury with her natural well-projected rich timbre and her earnest musicianship."

The Gazette, November 29, 1999 -Arthur Kaptainis
La Calisto

"Mezzo Michèle Losier sang Satirino - an appealing comic role - beautifully, showed agility of voice (and legs) and splendid acting ability."

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