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HENRI ALBERS (AMSTERDAM, 1 FEBRUARY, 1866 – PARIS, 12 SEPTEMBER, 1926)

 

 

 

 

He was a distinguished opera singer who began his career as an actor before establishing himself as a notable performer in the operatic world, particularly in French repertoire.

Early Career:

Initial Acting Career: He started his career as an actor before transitioning into music.

Operetta Appearances: He made several appearances in operettas, which led to his eventual foray into opera.

Opera Debut and Career:

Debut: He made his opera debut in 1886, performing the role of Méphistophélès in Gounod’s Faust with the Hollandsche Opera Company of De Groot.

Early Successes: In 1889, he participated in the premiere of Simon van Milligen’s Brinio.

European and American Engagements: After 1890, he began making guest appearances across Europe and later in America, including performances at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.

Metropolitan Opera: He made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in 1898, performing the role of Mercutio in Roméo et Juliette. His tenure at the Metropolitan Opera was brief, lasting only one season.

French Repertoire and Later Career:

Opéra-Comique: From 1899 until his death, he was a prominent member of the Opéra-Comique in Paris. He notably sang the title role in the premiere of Macbeth by Édouard Bloch.

Specialization: He specialized in the French operatic repertoire, making significant contributions to this genre.

International Appearances: He performed frequently at Covent Garden in London and the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels.

Legacy:

French Opera: Known for his strong presence in French opera, he made lasting impacts at major opera houses in Europe.

 

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Damnation de Faust (Berlioz) Sérénade 0989 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Damnation de Faust (Berlioz) Voici des roses 410 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

De avond (Gounod) 30788 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Don Giovanni (Mozart) Sérénade 0337 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Faust (Gounod) Invocation 36663 XF782 Odeon, Bruxelles 1906-07

Faust (Gounod) Scène de l’église 0338 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Favorite (Donizetti) Groote aria 30783 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Fliegende Holländer (Wagner) Un seul espoir 0312 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Grisélidis (Massenet) L’oiseau captif 0971 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) O Mathilde (w. Affre) P1504 1504-1 Pathé-APGA, Paris 1911

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Ses jours (w. Affre & Belhomme) P1701 Pathé-APGA, Paris 1911

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Sois immobile 3518 Pathé, Paris 1906/1907

Hamlet (Thomas) Aria 30784 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Hamlet (Thomas) Chanson bachique 0149 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912

Hamlet (Thomas) Comme une pâle fleur 36676 XF781 Odeon, Bruxelles 1906-07

Het credo van den landman (Goublier) 30791 Pathé, Paris 1910 – 1912