In the press: Les Boréades

a nocte temporis celebrated its tenth anniversary with an international tour of Les Boréades by J.P. Rameau.

• May 22, 2026 - Klangvokal Dortmund (DE)
• May 23, 2026 - Grand Manège Namur (BE)
• May 27, 2026 - Capitole Toulouse (FR)
• May 31, 2026 - Concertgebouw Brugge (BE)
• June 2, 2026 - Château de Versailles (FR)
• June 3, 2026 - Théâtre Raymond Devos Tourcoing (FR)
• June 5, 2026 - 30CC/Stadsschouwburg Leuven (BE)
• July 24, 2026 - Les Heures Musicales de l'Abbaye de Lessay (FR)
• July 25, 2026 - Festival international d'opéra baroque de Beaune (FR)

A selection of press reviews:

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"A lively, colorful orchestra with perfect cohesion, a sumptuous choir that is equally impeccable in its contributions, and (...) soloists who embody their roles perfectly, right down to their physical presence." (La Libre Belgique - translated from French)

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"Reinoud Van Mechelen took on the demanding role of Abaris. Arguably the finest haute-contre of his generation, Van Mechelen delivered a performance of immence dramatic tension." (Opera Wire)

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"Gwendoline Blondeel portrays an extremely solid Alphise, with real stage presence, ease across all registers, and astonishing reserves of power (...) [Reinoud Van Mechelen] confirms this impressive consistency throughout the performance, with a magnificent palette of nuances and vocal colors that are highly varied and always appropriate." (Forum Opera - translated from French)

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"This overall cohesion goes beyond mere historically informed performance to offer a vibrant rehabilitation of a manifesto opera." (ResMusica - translated from French)

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"The talent of Gwendoline Blondeel (...) means that with each of her appearances, the soprano seems to shift reality, sending a shiver through the hall (...) As the work unfolds, [Reinoud Van Mechelen's] expressive intelligence, the homogeneity of his timbre - devoid of any harshness - and even his ease, French diction, and sense of phrasing and ornamentation in the recitatives... reveal their treasures." (Première Loge - translated from French)