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Meet Holland’s next opera star! On Sunday evening, October 20, MM Soloist Leander Carlier won ARIA, a singing competition on the Dutch TV channel NPO1. In addition to a trophy, he also secured a place at the Dutch National Opera Studio (Amsterdam).
For eight weeks, Leander Carlier competed for the first prize of ARIA, the equivalent of The Voice for young classical singers. With famous opera arias from Verdi’s La traviata, pop songs like Voilà, or even a Disney classic from Lady and the Tramp, the 24-year-old baritone showcased his unique talent in every round. After an intense final, where he performed the aria ‘Mein Sehnen, mein Wähnen’ from Korngold’s Die tote Stadt, the MM Soloist was crowned the winner of the third edition of the Dutch TV competition.
Leander can now join the Dutch National Opera Studio, the talent program of Dutch National Opera (Amsterdam) led by Rosemary Joshua. This marks an important step in his career: “I’m too young to be considered a big name in the opera world just yet,” Carlier said. “The training in Amsterdam is a step in the right direction. It will allow me to hone my skills and hopefully reach the level of a great soloist,” he told VRT NWS.
Peter de Caluwe, General and Artistic Director of La Monnaie, has no doubt about that: “Since his entry into our MM Academy in 2020, during his studies at the Royal Conservatory of Antwerp, Leander already stood out thanks to his musicality and natural stage presence. His voice is instantly recognizable and unique to me. I once called him ‘a young José Van Dam.’ Too much credit? Believe me, this young man is going to have a stunning career. We can be proud of this talent and the role La Monnaie has already played and will undoubtedly continue to play in his journey.”
Would you like to discover Leander at La Monnaie before he heads north? On Friday, October 25, you can see him at work during the Concertino with MM Soloists and Laureates, where he will be honored alongside Marie-Juliette Ghazarian as brand-new MM Laureate.
This autumn, La Monnaie and the Foundation against Cancer are joining forces for two benefit concerts. By purchasing a ticket for Memories (Christoph Prégardien) or Invitation au voyage (Véronique Gens) in our Main Hall, you directly support the fight against a disease that continues to impact too many lives.
An opera that reflects on the past, present, and future — an opera about now. La Monnaie’s world premiere of Bernard Foccroulle’s Cassandra, conducted by Kazushi Ono, is now available via Outhere Music.
From 3 June to 22 September, La Monnaie and Muntpunt are transforming Rue Royale—the small street between their buildings—into a vibrant summer spot. A long table will serve as a welcoming meeting place where locals and passers-by can read, have lunch, play board games, or simply soak up the sun.
