Description

LÉON PONZIO (NICE, FEBRUARY 1887 – PARIS, NOVEMBER 11, 1947)

 

 

 

  

His debut in 1910 at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels marked the beginning of a fruitful career, during which he performed in French and Italian operas. He returned to Brussels in the early 1920s and took on notable roles such as Figaro in Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Germont-père in La Traviata at the Grand Opéra in Paris in 1930.

By the mid-1930s, his reputation led him to the prestigious Covent Garden in London, where he performed as Figaro and Marcello in La Bohème. His later years were dedicated to teaching, passing on his expertise to new generations of singers in Paris. His versatility and skill in both opera and operetta made him a well-regarded figure in the European opera scene.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1910-1914 Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie

1919 Monte-Carlo Opéra

1920-1922 Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie

1922 Paris Théâtre Lyrique

1930 Paris Grand Opéra

1932 Paris Opéra-Comique

1935 London Covent Garden

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Maître Peronilla (Offenbach) Quand Il Cherche Dans Sa Cervelle Pathé
2. Le Chant du désert (Romberg) Je ne vois pas dans les cieux Pathé
3. Grand Mogol (Audran) Mon nom est Jocquelet Pathé 90023
4. Saltimbanques (Ganne) C’est l’amour Pathé 90023
5. Mascotte (Audran) Duo des dindons (w. Favart) Pathé 2559
6. François les Bas-Bleus (Messager) Fanchon! Ah, c’est toi (w. Favart) Pathé 2559
7. Gillette de Narbonne (Audran) A mes regards émus Pathé 90017
8. Surcouf (Planquette) Mon navire si beau Pathé 90017
9. Sur la route un beau dimanche (A. Chantrier) Salabert
10. Les épouseux du Berry (E. Lhuillier) Salabert Salabert 3210
11. Véronique (Messager) Duo de l’âne (w. Favart) Pathé 2557 3704
12. Véronique (Messager) Duo de l’escarpolette (w. Favart) Pathé 2557 3705
13. Brigands (Offenbach) Trio des Marmitons (w. Luart & Balbon) Pathé 92011
14. Manon (Massenet) Au jeu, au jeu (w. Coiffier, Sibille, Estève, Heldy, Mesmaecker & Marny) Pathé 1738
15. Manon (Massenet) Suite du ballet et final (w. Heldy & Mesmaecker) Pathé 1733
16. Manon (Massenet) Manon, encore un mot (w. Dupré, Sauvageot, Mesmaecker & Heldy) Pathé  1732
17. Manon (Massenet) Quatuor (Fin) (w. Heldy, Marny & Sauvageot) Pathé 1726
18. Manon (Massenet) Hôtelier du malheur (w. Coiffier, Sibille, Estève, Mesmaecker, Sauvageot & Heldy) Pathé 1721