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Marie-Nicole Lemieux
By Trevor Gillis Posted on Apr 2, 2019April 2, 2019

Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux on performing at the Met, her upcoming album, and her love of opera

Canadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux recently made her debut at the Met and is soon to release a new album. I am pleased to have been afforded the opportunity to speak … Continue readingCanadian contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux on performing at the Met, her upcoming album, and her love of opera

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