Canadian tenor Danny Leclerc takes us to Szczecin, Poland where he is preparing for the competition the Great Tenors Tournament at Opera na Zamku. One of only eight finalists, Danny is representing Canada at the competition on September 7 (info and tickets here).
Danny’s repertoire includes Don José in Carmen, Rodolfo in La bohème, Roméo in Roméo et Juliette, Alfredo in La Traviata and the title role in Werther. He has performed with Mousaverse, Opéra de Québec, Opéra de Montréal, Theatre lyrique Monteregie, and Opera by Request. Comfortable also on the concert stage, he has performed both Verdi‘s Requiem and Mozart‘s Requiem as well as Oratorio de Noël by Saint-Saëns.
In between preparations for the competition, Danny shared what he has been up to in Poland including going for walks in the Park Kasprowicza, eating authentic Polish cuisine at Ziemniak i Spolka, and performing in the gorgeous Opera na Zamku opera house. Read on to find out more.
Szczecin, Poland.
How long are you working on contract?
Only five days. It’s a very small contract.
What’s the opera house like?
Opera na Zamku is a really great opera house. It’s actually a castle! The halls are great with a lot of wood so the sound is amazing!
Where is the most peaceful place in the city?
Most quiet and peaceful place is Park Kasprowicza. It’s also near the river.
Best coffee or tea?
The Corona Coffee is great, I love tea and they have lots of sweets!
Coolest bar or restaurant you’ve been to?
The coolest restaurant is the Ziemniak i Spolka. Wow, great dining and authentic Polish cuisine! I had a great time over there.
An activity you have done that is unique to the area?
I visited the Historical cellars of Starka, it’s the famous Polish vodka distillery.
How did you find your accommodation?
The opera house reserved for me.
What’s the most important thing you think of when it comes to finding accommodation as a singer?
As a singer, I need peace and quiet, but foremost I need the room temperature to be cool and the room to have no carpet!
Have you had a chance to explore some galleries or museums?
Not yet!
Is there anything you recommend beyond what we’ve asked here?
If you are in Szczecin, go take a walk near the river and follow the path in the port. At night it is wonderful!
LEARN MORE ABOUT DANNY LECLERC
VISIT HIS WEBSITE
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©Robert Stachnik
Opera na Zamku
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Historical cellars of Starka
Great Tenors Tournament
Opera na Zamku
September 7, 2024
COMPETITORS
Sejoon Ane
Ruslan Bilchak
Piotr Kalina
Aleksander Kruczek
Danny Leclerc
Jiyoon Lee
Łukasz Ratajczak
Vicent Romero
The Great Tenors Tournament is an international event which has been taking place for over twenty years. The concert of vocal displays refers in its name to the tradition of court competitions. The winner is chosen by the audience, who award their favourite singer with a rose. The artist who gets the most flowers is knighted. The Great Tenors Tournament not only has become a music tradition awaited and beloved by thousands of loyal viewers but also a springboard to great stages for the young artists from all over the world taking part in it.
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