Description

JULES MOES (MAASTRICHT, 6 NOVEMBER, 1880 – AMSTERDAM, 30 DECEMBER, 1962)

 

 

 

 

Jules Moes began his career in Amsterdam in 1902, performing in operetta before transitioning to opera, where he sang at the opera houses of Ghent and Antwerp. He became known for his interpretations of Wagner’s operas at these venues. In 1910, Moes was engaged by the German Theatre of Prague, where he performed until 1914 under the pseudonym Julius Peter. His success in Prague led to guest performances in prominent German theaters. However, with the outbreak of World War I, Moes returned to Holland, resuming his career under his original name.

Despite his earlier success, the international recognition Moes hoped for did not materialize. Nonetheless, he remained active in the Dutch operatic scene, performing at various opera houses. His final stage appearance was in 1940 in Amsterdam, where he portrayed Manrico in Il Trovatore. In 1926, he made a guest performance with the Kooperatie Den Haag opera society at the Grand Opéra in Paris.

Jules Moes also left a legacy in recordings, primarily in Dutch, with labels such as Pathé, Gramophone, Polydor, Polyphon, and Homochord.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1910-1914 Prague German Theatre

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) Duo (w. Santhagens-Manders) H10040 Vox 1922
2. Crucifix (Faure) (w. Santhagens-Manders) H 010085 678 A Vox 1922
3. Fanciulla del West (Puccini) Ch`ella mi creda Vox H.10048 57-D
4. Het dierbaar ouderhuis (F. van Herzeele)
5. Huguenots (Meyerbeer) Bianca al par Gramophone H62020 51an
6. Lohengrin (Wagner) Mein lieber Schwan Gramophone H62021 52½an
7. Mijn ster, romance (V. Robandi) Favorite 2-95022
8. Mijne moedertaal (Jan Brandts Buys)
9. O lieve moeder, keer terug (Paul Grosse) Favorite 2-95021
10. Serenata (Tosti) Polyphon 6567 10337
11. Tosca (Puccini) Strange harmony of contrasts Polyphon 6567 10336
12. Tot U, o, Heer (Haydn) (w. Dirks) Vox H 010085 675A