Concert III: Voices of Freedom (Proctors)
This evocative program explores the intersection of literature and music. Debussy’s “La Cathédrale Engloutie” inspired by medieval legend and Albert Le Grand’s writings, conjures the image of a sunken cathedral rising from the sea. Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World: Daybreak of Freedom” weaves excerpts from Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches into a stirring orchestral tribute. The concert concludes with Corigliano’s “Mr. Tambourine Man,” a unique and powerful reinterpretation of Bob Dylan’s iconic lyrics.
Don’t miss the pre-concert talk with Artistic Director/Conductor Glen Cortese at 2 p.m. at Proctors! It’s an excellent way to learn more about the music and an opportunity to ask questions about the performance. All are invited to attend.
Tickets are $17–$24. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult.
Run time: 2 hours
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Guest artist bio:
French soprano Mia Mandineau is quickly becoming recognized for her beautiful voice, sensitive artistry and compelling stage presence.
Ms. Mandineau joined Detroit Opera as a Resident Artist for the 2025–26 season. She will appear in “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Ruders and “Apartment House 1776” by Cage, along with numerous concerts throughout the Detroit area.
During the 2024-25 season, Ms. Mandineau performed the role of Fiordiligi in Hillman Opera’s production of Mozart’s “Così fan tutte,” Micaëla in the Washington National Opera Orchestra and City Choir of Washington’s concert production of Bizet’s “Carmen,” Flora Bervoix in the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra’s concert production of Verdi’s “Traviata;” Irene Adler in the world premiere of Glen Cortese’s opera “221B: A Sherlock Holmes Opera;” as well as Mother Abbess in “The Sound of Music” at the Rockefeller Arts Center (NY).
Ms. Mandineau was a District Winner and Regional Finalist in the 2024 Metropolitan Opera’s Laffont Competition. That same season, she joined the Wolf Trap Opera Company as a Studio Artist; and performed a principal role in the world premiere of Bentz & Feng’s opera “Having Guests for Dinner.”
In addition to her work as a performer, Ms. Mandineau is passionate about arts education. As the founder of the successful YouTube channel “L’Opéra et ses Zouz,” she has enjoyed partnerships with the Opéra de Paris, the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the Opéra National de Bordeaux, Detroit Opera, OperaVision, as well as the national French radio and television.
Ms. Mandineau was awarded a Fellowship to SUNY Fredonia School of Music and obtained her master’s degree in Vocal Performance in 2025, under the tutelage of Don Marrazzo, with whom she also completed her bachelor’s degree at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam (CvA) and her Artist Certificate at the Musical Horizons Conservatory in Athens.