Ténor
RATIA Sahy
Sahy RATIA, born in Madagascar, pursued his vocal studies at the CNSM of Paris, where he graduated in 2017.
In the early years of his career, he notably performed the role of Nemorino in *L’Elisir d’amore* at the Opéra d’Avignon in May 2019 with great success, before portraying his first Pâris in *La Belle Hélène* at the Théâtre de Saint-Gall.
During the pandemic, he rehearsed Nemorino at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées and recorded the role of Georges Brown in *La Dame blanche* by Boieldieu with La Co[opéra]tive.
In the 2021-2022 season, he took on the roles of Haroun in *Djamileh* by Bizet and Kornélis in *La Princesse jaune* by Saint-Saëns in Tours and Tourcoing, before recording *Djamileh* with Palazzetto Bru Zane. Audiences in Compiègne, Besançon, Rennes, Quimper, Tourcoing, and Dunkerque were able to applaud him as Georges Brown. He also sang the role of the Duke of Mantua in a participatory version of *Rigoletto* at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.
In the most recent season, he made his debut at the Staatsoper Berlin as Marzio in *Mitridate* under the direction of Marc Minkowski, sang his first Tonio in *La Fille du Régiment* at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées conducted by Hervé Niquet, performed the role of Ali in *Zémire et Azor* by Grétry at the Opéra Comique, and Gilbert in *Lucie de Lammermoor* at the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence.
This season, he will reprise the role of Marzio at the Staatsoper Berlin, sing Pedrillo in *Die Entführung aus dem Serail* at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées with the Concert de la Loge, perform Mercure in *Orphée aux Enfers* at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg under Marc Minkowski, and Ali in Tourcoing. He will also perform the tenor part in *La Grande Messe en ut* by Mozart at the Opéra de Montpellier and will be acclaimed for stepping in at the last minute to perform the role of Orphée in *Orphée et Eurydice* at the Opéra de Toulon.
Upcoming projects include the roles of Le Pêcheur in *Le Rossignol* by Stravinsky and the Journalist/Monsieur Lacouf in *Les Mamelles de Tirésias* at the Opéra de Nice, as well as the tenor part in Mozart's *Requiem*, first with the Cercle de l'Harmonie at the Festival de Saint-Denis and then with the Concert de la Loge at the Festival Radio France in Montpellier.
Later, he will perform as Ruodi in *Guillaume Tell* at the Opéra de Lausanne, the Chevalier de la Force in *Dialogues des Carmélites* at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Pasquin in *Le Docteur Miracle* by Bizet on tour in Normandy, and Séraphin in *Giuditta* by Lehar at the Opéra du Rhin.
Adagio Artists
Critics are unanimous in praising the talent of Sahy Ratia, who is quickly establishing himself as one of the most promising tenors of his generation.
**Forumopera** first describes him as a highly sensitive and convincing performer in the role of Georges in *La Dame blanche* by Boieldieu, highlighting his light, mixed but perfectly homogeneous voice, with high notes reached effortlessly. He is also commended for the emotion he is able to convey, particularly in his cavatina, which becomes a model of French singing.
In his lighter roles, such as **Pedrillo** in *Die Entführung aus dem Serail*, Sahy Ratia excels in comic energy and his connection with the audience, while also showcasing tenderness and finesse, as demonstrated in his performance of the romance "In Mohrenland gefangen war."
When performing **Ali** in *Zémire et Azor*, his performance is noted for its liveliness and vocal precision. The role, which contains many delicate passages, is brought to life with brilliance by a tenor whose supple and flexible timbre melts the audience.
**Diapason** also highlights his ability to embody complex characters, particularly citing his interpretation of **Haroun** in *Djamileh*, where his magnetic presence and charismatic smile captivate the audience. He displays rare vocal flexibility and ease, confirming that he is one of the major figures of contemporary opera.
Finally, **Forumopera** places him among the greatest tenors of the repertoire, mentioning his ideal potential for the role of **Nadir** in *Les Pêcheurs de perles*, emphasizing his accuracy, rare flexibility of tone, and impeccable pronunciation, capable of building intensity in the most demanding moments.
Sahy Ratia is undoubtedly a name to remember and an artist to watch closely in the years to come.
RATIA Sahy
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