Description

THÉO BEETS (ANTWERP, 7 NOVEMBER, 1897 – BRASCHAAT, 1982)

 

 

 

 

He received his initial education in Leuven, followed by further studies in Antwerp, and finally in Brussels under the guidance of Demest and L. Swolfs. His operatic debut took place at the Théâtre Royal de Liège, where he performed the role of Jean in Massenet’s Hérodiade during the 1928/1929 season. Following this, he was active at the Royal Flemish Opera in Antwerp from 1932 until 1950. His career continued at the Théâtre Royal de Gand, where he performed from 1934 until 1955. His longevity and versatility made him a respected figure in Belgian opera during his time.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1928/1929 Liège Théâtre Royal Herodiade (Jean)

1932-1950 Antwerp Royal Flemish Opera

1934-1955 Gand Théâtre Royal

 

TRACKLIST

 

Polydor 1931/32

Sigurd (Reyer): Princes du Rhin 524.061

Sigurd (Reyer): Esprits gardiens 561.031

Sigurd (Reyer): Un souvenir poignant 524.061

Damnation de Faust (Berlioz): Merci doux crepuscule 566.146

Damnation de Faust (Berlioz): Nature immense 566.146

Juive (Halevy): Rachel quand du seigneur 516.734

Juive (Halevy): Dieu que ma tremblante 516.734

Lohengrin (Wagner); Recit du Graal 516.619

Huguenots (Meyerbeer): Plus blanche que la blanche hermine 516.653

Hérodiade (Massenet): Ne pouvant réprimer les élans de la foi   516.722

Walkure (Wagner): Chant du printemps 516.573

Walkure (Wagner): Un glaive promis par mon pere 516.573

Les Maitre-Chanteurs de Nuremberg (Wagner): L’aube vermeille 516.619

Aida (Verdi): Céleste Aida 566.084