Named one of CBC’s Top Canadian Classical Musicians, soprano Claire de Sévigné’s recent performances have been hailed as “remarkable in every way”. She looks forward to upcoming debuts with Vancouver Opera for her signature role of Adele in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, with Grand Philharmonic Choir for Handel’s Messiah, and with NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra for Schönberg’s Die Seele Die Jakobsleiter. She reprises her role of the Mother-in-law in Saariaho’s Innocence with the Adelaide Festival, after making her San Francisco Opera debut with the production for its North American premiere in 2024.

​​​She has been awarded prizes, top placement and grants from the Operalia Competition, Orchestre symphonique de Montréal Standard Life Competition, the Montreal International Competition, Vancouver Opera Guild, the Christina and Louis Quilico Competition, the Marcello Giordani Foundation International Vocal Competition and the Annual COC Ensemble Studio Competition.

The Montreal native is also proud to be supported by the Jacqueline Desmarais Foundation, SSHRC Bombardier Master’s Research Grant, the Canadian Opera Volunteer Committee as well as the Leanara Foundation in Zürich. Ms. de Sévigné is proud to be a graduate of the Zürich IOS Studio, Salzburg YSP and the Canadian Opera Company’s Ensemble. She holds a Master’s degree in Opera from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Montreal’s McGill University.

Lippert’s is proud to welcome Claire back. To read more about Claire de Sévigné, visit www.clairedesevigne.com/about