Christiane Riel
About
Christiane Riel is Associate Professor of Voice and Director of Opera at the University of Ottawa, where she has coordinated the Vocal Sector since 2013. She is recognized internationally for the beauty of her voice, the generosity of her interpretations and her dramatic prowess as a singing actress. The most demanding roles of the soprano repertoire including the heroines of Puccini, Verdi, and those of the French romantic repertoire encompass the very heart of her career. She made a triumphant debut as Antonia in The Tales of Hoffmann with the Canadian Opera Company, and drew international attention when she stepped in at short notice to perform the role of Elisabeth in Verdi's Don Carlos at the COC. Throughout her distinguished career, she has performed with numerous prestigious opera companies including San Francisco Opera, New York City Opera, Canadian Opera Company, and many others across North America. Her performances have taken her across Canada, the United States, and Europe, earning critical acclaim for her powerful vocal presence and dramatic interpretation. As an educator, she brings her extensive professional experience to developing the next generation of opera singers at the University of Ottawa.
Education & Qualifications
Advanced vocal training in opera and classical repertoire, extensive professional performance experience with major opera companies