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News ― September 21st 2026

Yannick receives the Robert Charlebois Prize for his influence outside of Quebec

At the annual gala of the Société des Auteurs et Compositeurs du Québec (SPACQ) held at the Club Saint James in Montreal, Yannick personally received the Robert Charlebois Award for his international impact beyond Quebec's borders. This $10,000 award is presented by Power Corporation. Yannick accepted this honour with humility and took the opportunity to reiterate his admiration for the great Robert Charlebois and for Quebec's songwriters.
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2026-09-22

Metropolitan Opera

Lincoln Center, New York

LADY MACBETH: Lise Davidsen, Soprano
MACDUFF: Freddy De Tommaso, Tenor (Except October 2)
MACDUFF: Rafael Davila, Tenor (October 2)
MACBETH: Quinn Kelsey, Baritone
BANQUO: Ryan Speedo Green, Bass-Baritone
CHORUS: Tilman Michael, Director
MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR: Yannick Nézet-Séguin

PRODUCTION: Louisa Proske
SET DESIGNER: Jon Bausor
COSTUME DESIGNER: Montana Levi Blanco
LIGHTING DESIGNER: Adam Silverman
CHORÉGRAPHER: Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson
FIGHT DIRECTOR: Ran Arthur Braun
CHORUS DIRECTOR: Tilman Michael

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Giuseppe Verdi: MACBETH

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