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Biography

Rihab Chaieb (ree-HAB SHY-eb)

Tunisian-Canadian mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb is capturing international attention with her compelling stage presence and vocal versatility. Rihab is no stranger to the title role of Carmen. Operatic successes include performances with Glyndebourne Festival, the BBC Proms, Canadian Opera Company, Palm Beach Opera, Oper Köln & Calgary Opera. She has also performed Carmen in concert with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Quincena Musical de San Sebastián.

As a former member of the The Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Program, Chaieb appeared in numerous productions there, including Zulma L’italiana in Algeri, Laura Luisa Miller, Lola Cavalleria Rusticana, and Sandmännchen Hänsel und Gretel. Chaieb returned to the Met as a guest with Zerlina Don Giovanni under Cornelius Meister.

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    Press Quotes

    • “a tour de force of singing and acting”

      Kevin Wells, Bachtrack
    • “Chaieb is stunning in the leading role, with a razor sharp presence that really suits the larger-than-life persona that Carmen has taken on in both the story, and in popular culture.”

      Isabella Perrone, Broadway World

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