 Jean-François Lapointe is also known for his dedication at championing neglected operatic works.He thus took part in the première of Bernstein's "Candide" to a French libretto, and went on to perform the role in France and throughout Europe.He also collaborated to the re-creation of "Mârouf, savetier du Caire", at the Opera of Marseille, and to the production of "La jolie fille de Perth" in Compiègne (France).