Marie-Stéphane Bernard


La Périchole by J. Offenbach
Opéra Comique, Paris

...very famous songs, sung by Marie-Stéphane Bernard a seductive Perichole with a golden voice.

Le Journal du Dimanche
Annie Chénieux, Nov. 12, 2007
Goya by J. Prodromidès, World Premiere, Creation
Opéra de Montpellier

The young Marie-Stéphane Bernard fascinates as a challenging freely loving and loved Duchess of Alba.

Die Welt, July 7, 1996
The Merry Widow by F. Lehàr
Opéra Comique, Paris

To incarnate Hanna Glawari, Marie-Stéphane Bernard, a revelation, is ideal in this role. The physique of a star, glamour with a clear voice, precise good projection and excellent vocal technique, an onslaught of elegance, humor, tenderness, charm and an incredible ease on stage, a real artist.

Altamusica.com
Juliette Buch, Feb. 2, 2006
La Mascotte by E. Audran
Opéra de Montpellier

Marie-Stéphane Bernard is the ideal Fiametta in “La Mascotte” by Edmond Audran, she fascinates with her strong, generouos, colorful voice.

Opérette
T. Roumilac, Jan. 15, 1999

La Prove Di Un Opera Seria by F. Gnecco
Teatro dell'Opera di Roma, Italy
Marie-Stéphane Bernard was the incarnation of the Prima Donna Corilla in "La Prove Di Un Opera Seria" by Francesco Gnecco . She is blessed with a great voice, excellent technique and exceptional musicality. As an excellent actrice she did not overplay her part, but was a real capricious Prima Donna.

La Repubblica
Landa Ketoff, Apr. 1, 1999
The Merry Widow by F. Lehàr
Opéra Comique, Paris

We are sure that the lively widow, “Made in USA”, Marie-Stéphane Bernard will bring class and charm to this role. She is the incarnation of Hanna, the revelation of the evening

Les Echos
Michel Parouty, Oct. 22, 2005
The Merry Widow by F. Lehàr
Opéra Comique, Paris

…......... a fiery and flamboyant Marie-Stéphane Bernard, the incredible incarnation of Hanna Glawari is supported by a fantastic CanCan troupe.

Midi Libre
Henry-Jean Servat, Nov. 26, 2005
Ariadne auf Naxos by R.Strauss
Opéra de Nice, France

We give the highest praise to the Naiades, especially to Marie- Stéphane Bernard who incarnates and portraits a marvelous Echo.

Scene Magazine
Christian Colombeau, May 4, 2004
Goya by J. Prodromidès, World Premiere, Creation
Opéra de Montpellier

The cast is dominated by the excellent Marie-Stéphane Bernard.....

Le Monde du la Musique
Gérard Mannoni, Aug. 7, 1996
Goya by J. Prodromidès, World Premiere, Creation
Opéra de Montpellier

The ravishing Marie-Stéphane Bernard portraits a sensual Duchess of Alba, she challenges fearless and without fail the highest notes with unmatched range and clarity.

La Provence
Michel Alexandre, June 4, 1996
Goya by J. Prodromidès, World Premiere, Creation
Opéra de Montpellier

A voice, unmistakably powerful and clear, Marie-Stéphane Bernard

Le Midi Libre
Gérard Loury, June 2, 1996
Goya by J. Prodromidès, World Premiere, Creation
Opéra de Montpellier

A convincing Duchess of Alba…....

Opera News
Joel Kasov, Nov., 1996

XIV Symphony by Shostakovich

Marie-Stéphane Bernard revealed an incredible presence. This artist is complete and thoughtful, she would honor our Opera Houses.

Critique CD
Jean Vermeil

The Land of Smiles by Lehàr
Capitole de Toulouse
Marie-Stéphane Bernard brings a radiant presence to the stage, she is what we want for the role of Lisa.

Le Midi Libre
R.L. Nov. 28, 1997
The Parisian Life by J. Offenbach
Opéra Comique, Paris, Shanghai, Washington, D.C.

...Marie-Stéphane Bernard is the gold-digging Metella...

International Herald Tribune
David Stevens, Feb. 20, 2002