Learn everything you need to know about Zita Bombardier, the multidisciplinary artist! Mezzo-soprano, dancer, choregrapher, actress, radio host and cultural columnist in Quebec City.
All about Zita
Height: 5'6 "
Hair: Purple
Brown eyes
Measurements:
34 "- 29" - 38 "
Academic and Artistic Background
2021 : Certificate in marketing - Laval University
2020: The Basics of Project Management - Laval University
2016: Master's Degree in Classical Singing Interpretation - Laval University
2014: Bachelor's Degree in Classical Singing Interpretation - Laval University
2010: CEGEP (double-DEC) in Music and Cinema - Cégep of Drummondville
Dance Experience
1994-2004: Classical ballet, tap, hip-hop, Broadway, swing
Mylène Voyer's Dance School, Carole Brouard's School, Outaouais Dance Academy, Port-O-Swing, Cat's Corner, Artishow
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian
Portfolio
"On the night of August 6th a picture-perfect Carmen took the stage; Mezzo-soprano Zita Bombadier-Touret had all the elements required for the title role - a strong, rich mezzo; a seductive stage personality; impeccable timing and a dancer's grace ... "
Opera Canada vol. LVIII, no 2, review p.36
Artiste polyvalente qui brille à la fois dans des opéras et des comédies musicales, Zita Bombardier-Touret poursuit sur cette lancée malgré la pandémie de COVID-19. Elle utilise à bon escient la technologie afin d’élargir son auditoire.
https://lapensee.qc.ca/zita-bombardier-touret-rayonne-malgre-la-pandemie/?
"Lovers of popular musicals were in for a treat on June 18, as Zita Bombardier, with an ensemble of 10 singers and a pianist, presented a delightful program entitled Some Enchanted Evening."
Shirley Nadeau, Chronicle Telegraph, June 23 2021, no25, p.1
"L’ouverture du rideau se fait par Zita, elle-même une diva naturelle avec beaucoup de charisme et un humour contagieux, sur de belles notes d’opéra et avec beaucoup de prestance"
-TS-Média, 18 mars 2023
"Bring your tissues when Bombardier-Touret sings“ Could we start again, please ”with JP Chartier, in the role of Peter, accompanied by members of the chorus. Try not to think too much about what is going on in Mary's soul when she sings the word “please.” We have all had those moments where we want to go back and begin again. Bombardier-Touret captures that powerful emotion in one word, “please,” time and time again.
The choreography of the dazzling ensemble numbers is by the multi-talented Bombardier-Touret ... "
http://www.qctonline.com/hosanna-hey-jesus-christ-superstar-can-t-be-missed
The talented Zita Bombardier worked with the artists to develop their commanding singing voices. “You can really hear the improvement in the volume and in the beauty of the voices and that's thanks to Zita,” said Calkins
Chronicle Telegraph, May 15 2019, no19, p.5
"Le public fut rapidement transporté dans l'univers de Carmen par la charismatique Zita Bombardier. L'excellence de son jeu permit de meubler la scène de son décor andalou et de compenser pour les petits intervalles entre les divers tableaux de l'opéra."
L'Opéra-Revue Québecoise d'art lyrique, Critique, 13/10/18
"Bombardier-Touret's deep mezzo and dramatic projection brought the Sorceress's utterances to vivid life"
http://southfloridaclassicalreview.com/2018/06/miami-music-festival-scores-with-chamber-operas-by-purcell-and-menotti/
"Marie Madeleine (Zita Bombardier-Touret) se veut rassurante et bienveillante aux côtés du personnage de Jésus. Le personnage parvient à transmettre l’idée qu’elle vit une transformation intérieure."
http://presence-info.ca/article/culture/premiere-de-jesus-christ-superstar-a-quebec
The Crucible Berlin Operfest 2019
Crédit photos: Javier Herrera Miami Music Festival
présenté en avril 2010 par l'Opérette du Cégep de Drummondville
The Crucible Berlin Operfest 2019