Hugo Laporte
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'' Sumptuous voice, elegance of phrasing, supreme musical intelligence ''
– Avant-Scène Opéra
" Generous voice, with a rich luster, homogeneous and ductile "
– Pro Opera
'' ... always vocally impeccable ''
– Opera Canada
Biography
Recognized for his elegant singing, his velvety timbre, and his charisma on stage, canadian baritone Hugo Laporte won prizes in numerous competitions, including the Teatro alla Scala Prize at the Belvedere Competition in Austria and, earlier in his career, the Grand Prize at the OSM Competition in Canada.
In 2023, he made his debut at the Teatro alla Scala in Milan in the roles of Hermann / Schlémil (The Tales of Hoffmann) alongside Vittorio Grigolo and Luca Pisaroni, conducted by Frédéric Chaslin.
Having appeared in more than 25 roles, his most notable include: Figaro (The Barber of Seville), Count Almaviva (The Marriage of Figaro), Malatesta (Don Pasquale), Belcore (The Elixir of Love), Sharpless (Madama Butterfly), Mercutio (Romeo and Juliet), Marcello (La Bohème), Escamillo (Carmen), Lord Ashton (Lucia di Lammermoor), and Raimbaud (Le Comte Ory). He also regularly participates in the creation of new lyrical works, including Yourcenar, an Island of Passions (E. Champagne/H. Dorion/M-C. Blais), The Man Who Laughs (A. Ichmouratov/V. Hugo), and Miguela (T. Dubois/J. Barbier).
Very active on the canadian stage, Mr Laporte is regularly invited at Opéra de Québec and Opéra de Montréal, as well as main orchestras, ensembles and festivals around the country.
A sought-after performer in the concert repertoire, he sings works such as Carmina Burana, Fauré's Requiem, Brahms's German Requiem, Duruflé's Requiem, Rossini's Petite messe solennelle, Gounod's Messe solennelle de Sainte-Cécile, Puccini's Messa di Gloria, and G. Finzi's In Terra Pax.
Chamber music, particularly French melodie, also holds an important place for him. He can be heard alongside pianist Olivier Godin in the Intégrale des mélodies pour voix et piano de Jules Massenet recording, awarded an Opus Prize in 2022 under the ATMA Classique label. He also presents the recital Au pays des amours, a splendid program of melodies by Quebec composer Jean-François Mailloux.
Mr. Laporte began his vocal studies with Danielle Demers, and later obtained a master's degree in music with honors at Laval University, under the tutelage of soprano Patricia Fournier. He has also refined his skills with renowned teachers and mentors including Ghinka Radilova, Antonio Carangelo, Benita Valente, and Jean-François Lapointe. He wishes to thank the Jeunes ambassadeurs lyriques program for their significant assistance in the development of his international career.
Reviews
" Hugo Laporte delivered an excellent performance, embodying a superb barber from every perspective. His generous voice, with a rich luster, homogeneous, and ductile, was perfect for the vocal demands of the part. His expressive singing and strong acting skills added significant value to his outstanding overall performance. As expected, his interpretation of the famous aria ‘Largo al factotum’ was highly celebrated and won over the audience. " [translation]
Pro Opera
Figaro (Il barbiere si Siviglia, Opéra de Montréal, 2024)
" Canadian baritone Hugo Laporte was an exemplary Figaro, elevating each of his scene partners and shining on his own. Vocally, he was both robust and agile, embodying Figaro’s confidence and dramatic flair. "
Opera Canada
Figaro (Il barbiere si Siviglia, Opéra de Montréal, 2024)
" Quebec baritone Hugo Laporte was impeccable as the cunning Doctor Malatesta, showcasing his stage presence and his rich voice with a beautiful range of nuances "
Revue L’Opéra
Malatesta (Don Pasquale, Opéra de Québec, 2022)
" The other triumph of the evening is Hugo Laporte whose beautifully round voice, put to the service of a refined singing art, is a constant delight. " [translation]
Avant Scène Opéra
Conte Almaviva (Le nozze di Figaro, Opéra de Montréal, sept 2023)
Next performances
La Bohème (Puccini) | Marcello – Manitoba Opera
5, 9, 11 avril/april 2025
Centennial Hall, Winnipeg (MB, Canada)
www.mbopera.ca
Il Trovatore (Verdi) | Conte di Luna – Opéra de Québec
17, 20, 22 mai/may 19:30, 24 mai/may (14:00) 2025
Grand Théâtre de Québec, Québec (QC, Canada)
www.operadequebec.com
Starmania symphonique (Berger | Plamondon) | Johnny Rockfort – Festival Classica
14 juin/june 2025 21:00
Parc de la Rivière-aux-pins (Boucherville, QC)
www.festivalclassica.com
Carmina Burana (Orff) – Orchestre Philharmonique & Choeur des Mélomanes
7, 9 nov 2025
Maison Symphonique de Montréal (QC)
www.placedesarts.com
Récital – Au pays des amours
23 nov 2025 15:00
L’Anglicane (Lévis, QC)
www.espacedcl.ca
La Bohème (Puccini) | Marcello – Opéra de Québec
16, 19, 22 mai/may 19:30, 23 mai/may (14:00) 2026
Grand Théâtre de Québec, Québec (QC, Canada)
www.operadequebec.com
Carmina Burana (Orff) – Orchestre Symphonique de Québec
27 mai/may 2026 20:00
Grand Théâtre de Québec
www.osq.org
Recordings
Massenet: Complete Songs for Voice and Piano
Released in november 2022 - ATMA Classique
Récipiendaire du PRIX OPUS » Album de l’année classique, romantique, postromantique «
Artists: Anna-Sophie Neher, Antoine Bareil, Antoine Bélanger, Antonio Figueroa, David Jacques, Emmanuel Hasler, Éric Laporte, Florence Bourget, Frédéric Antoun, Hugo Laporte, Jean Marchand, Jean-François Lapointe, Joé Lampron-Dandonneau, Julie Boulianne, Karina Gauvin, Magali Simard-Galdès, Marc Boucher, Marie-Ève Pelletier, Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Michèle Losier, Olivier Godin, Sophie Naubert, Stéphane Tétreault, Valérie Milot
