ABOUT

American/Canadian soprano Gabrielle Turgeon is garnering acclaim across North America for a voice critics describe as possessing “the sheen of a seasoned professional,” with a timbre that is “generous, round and luminous”. Critics have also highlighted her compelling stage presence—“visceral… physically and emotionally committed, while the vocal line always remains controlled.” Turgeon’s blend of vocal polish and expressive depth continues to mark her as a rising artist to watch.

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Turgeon begins the 2026-27 season singing the role of Noy in the much-anticipated world premiere of Missy Mazzoli’s newest opera, The Galloping Cure, presented by Scottish Opera at the Edinburgh International Festival. She also makes her house debut at Pacific Opera Victoria, singing Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, as well as role debuts at Los Angeles Opera and elsewhere.

 

Since 2024, Turgeon has been a Domingo-Colburn-Stein Young Artist at Los Angeles Opera. Recent operatic highlights have included performing Micaëla in Carmen at Brott Music Festival, covering Despina in Così Fan Tutte at Los Angeles Opera, and covering Mélisande in Pelléas et Mélisande at Des Moines Metro Opera.

 

In 2025, Turgeon was the Grand First Prize Winner of Le Concours OSM. Other competition achievements have included Houston Grand Opera’s Eleanor McCollum Competition (Finalist and the Ana María Martínez Encouragement Award, and the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition (National Finalist).

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