Yanik Gosselin

Yanik Gosselin, hailed for “his masterful diction and his well-supported upper register [which] made for an evening of tenorial delights” (Opera Canada), is a tenor from the Lake Temiskaming region of northeastern Ontario, now based in Toronto. He is a passionate storyteller, sensitive musician, and dedicated collaborator. His repertoire spans early baroque opera, contemporary premieres, and even a background in rock, reflecting his versatility. An experienced recitalist, Yanik captivates audiences with his interpretations of art songs and chamber music, and continually seeks innovative approaches to storytelling.

In the 2025-2026 season, Yanik performed Blondel in Grétry’s Richard Cœur-de-lion with Opera in Concert, earning praise as an “exemplar of the French lyric tradition” (La Scena Musicale). Season highlights include Edoardo Milfort in La cambiale di matrimonio (Glenn Gould School), Tonio in La fille du régiment (Grande Prairie Opera), and Ernesto in Don Pasquale (Highlands Opera Studio); guest appearances with the Choeur du Moulin, the Avanti Singers, and the Stratford Concert Choir; opera pub performances with Against the Grain Theatre and Opera Revue; and writing and performing a solo cabaret, BRAVA: A Cabaret of Devotions, at the 2026 Toronto Fringe Festival.

Other notable roles include Le Prince Charmant in Cendrillon (Grande Prairie Opera), Raimbault in Robert le diable (Opera in Concert), Marco in The Gondoliers (Toronto Operetta Theatre), Chevalier de la Force in Dialogues des Carmélites (Glenn Gould School), Philips (The Perfect Screw), and Ruggiero (La liberazione di Ruggiero).

As a soloist, Yanik has also performed in Mozart’s Requiem, Honegger’s Le Roi David, and Rossini’s Petite messe solennelle. His curated recitals include “I give him songs…”, exploring love, loss and legacy, and featuring Wind and Wood, a song cycle composed for him by John Gordon Armstrong on poetry by Seymour Mayne.

Yanik has participated in residencies with the Banff Centre, Manitoba Opera, Tapestry Opera, the Association for Opera in Canada, OPERA America, and the National Arts Centre. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Art Song Project. He holds degrees from the University of Ottawa and McGill University.

Yanik is strongly committed to community engagement through stories and music.