Marie-Nicole Lemieux

Canadian (Québec) contralto born on June 26, 1975, in Dolbeau-Mistassini. First winner of the Queen Elisabeth Competition of Belgium in 2000. Known for her full and expressive voice, she stands out in the baroque, romantic, and Verdi repertoire. Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Companion of the Arts and Letters of Quebec, member of the Order of Canada and the Order of La Pléiade.