Person Open DS/UK/20103 Rivenq; Nicolas (fl 1990s-); French bass-baritone Rivenq Nicolas fl 1990s- French bass-baritone Male

Graduated from the Ecole Superieure des Arts Decoratifs, Nicolas Rivenq started vocal studies with J.Bonnardot at thee Conservatoire National de Musique in Orleans. Choir Member of Les Arts Florissants and La Chapelle Royale, he joined for 2 years the Ecole d’Art Lyrique of Paris National Opera studying with M.Senechal, before following the courses of italian-russian bass N.Rossi-Lemeni at the Indiana University during 3 years. Draw to the attention of Yehudi Menuhin, he made his debut at the Edinburgh and Gstaad Festivals under his direction. Back to France, he started a long collaboration with W.Christie with Atys at Paris Opera Comique, Les Indes Galantes in Aix-en Provence, Les Boreades at Paris National Opera or on tour throughout the world. Together with J.C.Malgoire and P.L.Pizzi he took part to more than 20 of their productions (Rinaldo, Hippolyte et Aricie, Le Comte Ory, Les Danaides, Mozart-Da Ponte Trilogie, Platee, Les Paladins, 3 Monteverdi operas, etc.). International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHSkeyte 8/27/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 f65249bb-fbb9-47b1-811c-d1c92f6af46d