Fibi’s Aria (soprano)
from the opera “The man Who Laughs” | ” L’Homme Qui Rit”
libretto: Bertrand Laverdure

Ursus saved Fibi from misery by hiring her to take care of the horses and all the other backstage tasks related to his show’s production. No one really notices her; she feels alone, especially since she has fallen in love with her protector, Ursus. In this aria, she reveals her deep feelings for him for the first time.

The Man Who Laughs is a two-act opera with a prologue by Canadian composer Airat Ichmouratov, featuring a French libretto by poet Bertrand Laverdure, adapted from Victor Hugo’s eponymous novel. Commissioned by Festival Classica, it premiered in a concert version conducted by Airat Ichmouratov on May 31, 2023, in Montreal, Canada.