« Léontine Maridat Zimmerlin is making her entrance into the big leagues » – Forum Opera (11 July 2026)

It has been an outstanding end to the season for our dear Léontine!
Following her selection as one of the three nominees for Young Lyric Artist of the Year at the 2026 Victoires de la Musique Classique, her selection for the 2026 Operalia Competition in Shanghai, and her acclaimed debut at the Théâtre du Capitole de Toulouse in Carmen, Léontine’s recent recital at the Colmar International Festival was met with unanimous praise from both audiences and critics.
Here are two glowing reviews that speak for themselves.