DION MAZEROLLE

Baritone

BIOGRAPHY

Acadian baritone Dion Mazerolle has forged a solid reputation in Canada and Europe as an artist of the highest calibre. A former member of the Atelier lyrique de l'Opéra de Montréal, he is acclaimed for his musical finesse and strong stage presence, both in opera and in concert.

 

Dion recently made his debut as Golaud in Debussy's Pelléas et Mélisande, created by the Barbe & Doucet design team at the Teatri di Piacenza in Italy, and debuted as le Roi de Trèfle in Prokofiev’s surreal opera L’Amour des trois oranges with Opera National de Lorraine in Nancy, France. A frequent performer with Toronto’s Voicebox: Opera in Concert, Dion sang Ophémon in Bologne’s L’Amant Anonyme.

 

In 2024, Dion joins the cast as Alberich in Das Rheingold with Edmonton Opera.

 

Dion's recent and upcoming concert engagements include Carmina Burana with the Guelph Chamber Choir and Pax Christi Chorale, Haydn's Creation with Galileo Orchestre and Don Quichotte chez la Duchesse (Boismortier) with Ensemble Caprice. Dion performed as guest soloist in Estacio’s The Houses Stand not Far Apart and Mozart’s Requiem, with Grand Philharmonic Choir. In Montréal, Dion continues his collaboration with Idées Heureuses, as a soloist in Graupner’s Cantatas at Salle Bourgie and in 2025 debuts with Toronto’s Kindred Spirits Orchestra in Verdi’s Requiem.

 

Dion has performed with many of Canada’s orchestras, choirs and chamber ensembles including the Elmer Iseler Singers, Festival International de Musique Baroque de Lamèque, Newfoundland Symphony Orchestra and Regina Symphony Orchestra.

 

Mr. Mazerolle is featured on the Canadian Art Song Project’s CD “Found Frozen”, singing Jeffery Ryan’s cycle Of Passions Tide.

Bizet

Toreador

Carmen

OperaBreaks

Bizet

Au Fond du Temple Saint

Les Pécheurs de Perles

OperaBreaks

Verdi

La Traviata

Opéra Immédiat, Montréal

Verdi

Dite alla giovine

La Traviata

OperaBreaks

Mozart

Hai gia vinta la causa

Le Nozze di Figaro

 

Massenet

Vision fugitive

Hérodiade

REVIEWS

As Golaud in Pelléas et Mélisande with Opera de Montreal –

“But the real star was Dion Mazerolle in his compelling portrayal of Golaud, whose personality changes were vibrantly characterized with insight and sensitivity, from the tenderly caring hunter of Act I to the abusive, half-crazed husband of Act IV to the remorseful widower at the end.”

Robert Markow

 

“La supplique d'Énée, par le baryton Dion Mazerolle, a remporté des salves d'applaudissements.”

François Cavaillès

 

In Kopernikus with Against the Grain Theatre –

“Reciting a letter from Lewis Carroll with magnificent authority and grandeur, Mazerolle captivates.”

Ian Ritchie, Opera Going Toronto

 

In Falstaff with Opera in Concert –

“Singing the lead in Opera in Concert’s appealing, good-natured production, baritone Dion Mazerolle brought great wit and charm to the proceedings, the breadth of his warm, attractive instrument exceeded only by a hefty layer of body padding.”

Ian Ritchie, Opera Going Toronto

 

In Messiah at the Lameque Baroque Festival –

“But the grand prize among the soloists belonged without doubt to Acadian bass baritone Dion Mazerolle. Never have we heard such fine singing. Expansive with his smooth voice, assured, and at once both thunderous and nuanced. This [bass] baritone has no need to envy Ildebrando D’Archangelo, Mariusz Kwiecien and the other excellent baritones of the world, as he is now taking his place among the greats.”

Martin Roy, Acadie Nouvelle

 

In Louise with Opera in Concert –

"Dion Mazerolle showed off his wonderful top notes in his dramatic scenes after the interval."

Leslie Barcza, BarczaBlog.com

 

“...vocally resonant and assertive, dramatically commanding. His character’s starkly defined passage from contentment and resignation to spite, rage and savagery over the course of two utterly detached acts required supreme concentration and nimble artistic instincts. Mazerolle astonished, setting Act IV ablaze with fury, then quickly extinguishing the flames, abruptly seguing to the stillness and quietude of Reste... repose-toi ('Stay here... stay and rest'). Time froze. Mazerolle mesmerized.”

OperaGoTo.com

 

As Père Felicien in Evangeline with L’Opera-Theatre de Rimouski –

“Dion Mazerolle’s rich, dignified voice, combined with his intelligent stagecraft brought true depth to the role of Père Felicien.”

Simon Rivard, L’Opera - Revue quebecoise d’art lyrique

 

As the Fool in Le Reve de Gregoire with Chants Libres, Montreal –

"...Dion Mazerolle portrays the character of The Fool with undeniable mastery..."

Lucie Renaud, Jeu

 

 

As Sir Robert Cecil in Gloriana with Voicebox:Opera in Concert –

“Sir Robert Cecil is sung by Dion Mazerolle, a fine, resonant baritone, his voice an iron fist in a velvet glove”

OperaGoTo.com

 

 

As Don Alfonso in Cosi fan Tutte with Opera York –

“Dion Mazerolle as Don Alfonso, was the vocal star of the evening, showing delicate pianissimos in the famous trio, articulating his words flawlessly, and lending a genuine sense of maturity to the proceedings.”

Leslie Barcza, Barczablog

 

As the Priest in And the Rat Laughed with Opera York

“A local Catholic priest, sung by baritone Dion Mazerolle in a powerful performance, eventually saves her.”

Joseph So, Opera Canada

 

As Ferdinand in The Tempest with Pacific Opera Victoria –

“Frédérique Vézina as Miranda, together with Dion Mazerolle as Ferdinand were disarmingly sweet as the young lovers, especially given the fact that I saw it on Valentine’s Day. Both had strong, supple voices that blended gorgeously.”

Robert Mitchell, CBC

 

 

As Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia with Opera York –

“Dion Mazerolle as Figaro was simply delightful. The melodies and text just rolled of the tongue with an incredible ease, and the gestures all were so genuine. He even could play the guitar for real! He simply was Figaro!”

Gabriele Schick, Echo germanica

 

“Heading the cast was Montreal baritone Dion Mazerolle as Figaro, a role he had previously sung in Germany. The best among the principals, Mazerolle acted with panache and sang quite well…”

Joseph So, Opera Canada

 

As Schaunard in La Boheme with Opera Ontario –

“Dion Mazerolle's light, firm baritone makes a memorable character of the easy-going Schaunard.”

Christopher Hoile, Stage Door

In Messiah at the Lameque Baroque Festival –

“But the grand prize among the soloists belonged without doubt to Acadian bass baritone Dion Mazerolle. Never have we heard such fine singing. Expansive with his smooth voice, assured, and at once both thunderous and nuanced. This [bass] baritone has no need to envy Ildebrando D’Archangelo, Mariusz Kwiecien and the other excellent baritones of the world, as he is now taking his place among the greats.”

Martin Roy, Acadie Nouvelle

SELECTED ROLES

Germont | La Traviata

Four Villains | Les contes d’Hoffmann

Dancaire | Carmen

SELECTED REPERTOIRE

Bach | St. Matthew Passion

Handel | Messiah

Fauré  | Requiem

PRESS KIT

HEADSHOTS

DOCUMENTS

Updated Mar 2024

 

 

AUDIO

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Herr, lehre doch mich

Ein deutsches Requiem

Dion Mazerolle, Baritone

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