L'heure Exquise

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L'HEURE EXQUISE is a vocal recital presented by the Opéra de Toulon on January 9, 2020, as a companion event to the mainstage production of Rossini's Le Comte Ory. Billed as a recital with artists from Le Comte Ory, the program brought together five principal singers from that cast for an intimate evening in the Foyer Campra at the Opéra de Toulon. The repertoire spanned Italian bel canto (Rossini, Donizetti), French romantic and verismo traditions (Bizet, Massenet, Puccini, Cilea), and lighter French repertoire (Messager, Poulenc), highlighting the stylistic versatility of the performers. The event formed part of the venue’s broader chamber music and recital offerings and emphasized close-up vocal artistry in a historic setting. Specific selections were not itemized in the source materials.