Description

ARTHUR LHEUREUX (FRAMERIES, 1882 – BONSECOURS, 1950)

 

 

 

He first studied singing at the Conservatoire of Mons and then in Brussels under Désiré Demest. In 1909, he began his stage career at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels, where he appeared as a comprimario. In 1912, he performed at the opera house in Nancy in the premiere of Guy Ropartz’s opera Le Pays. In 1916, he was engaged by the Opéra-Comique in Paris, where he sang until 1925. During his time there, he performed roles such as Julien in Charpentier’s Louise, Des Grieux in Massenet’s Manon, Don José in Carmen, Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana, and Canio in Pagliacci.

He was also a prominent soloist in numerous concerts across France and in his native Belgium. From 1926 to 1948, he served as a professor and singing teacher at the Conservatoire of Mons. His few recordings, made for Parlophon, are considered extremely rare.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1909 Brussels Théâtre de la Monnaie

1912 Nancy Opera House

1916-1925 Paris Opéra-Comique

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

1. Aida (Verdi): Ô céleste Aïda 172 P1901 Parlophon, Paris, 1909?
2. Bohème (Puccini): Ah, Mimi s’en est allée (w Culot) 397 P2113 Parlophone, Paris 1909?
3. Carmen (Bizet): Je suis Escamillo (w Culot) 490 P2155 Parlophone, Paris 1909?
4. Manon (Massenet): Le rêve 380 P2094 Parlophon, 1909?
5. Manon (Massenet): Ah!  Fuyez P. 2095 381 Parlophon, 1909?
6. Mignon (Thomas): Elle ne croyait pas P. 2091 377 Parlophon, 1909?
7. Rigoletto (Verdi): Comme la plume au vent 172 P1902 Parlophon, Paris, 1909?