Description

JULES GAUTIER (MARSEILLE, FRANCE, 18 JULY, 1866 – PARIS, FRANCE, 1951)

 

 

 

 

Gautier, after completing his education at the Conservatories of Marseilles and Paris, began his singing career at the Opera of Angers and later performed at the Théâtre de la Haye in The Hague. In 1896, he debuted at the Grand Opéra in Paris as Sigurd on July 3. His career quickly progressed, and in 1898, he sang the role of Manrico in Il Trovatore during the summer season at the Théâtre de la Renaissance in Paris. The following year, he performed at the Opera in Nice.

In 1901, he joined the Opéra-Comique in Paris, where he debuted as Gérald in Léo Delibes’ Lakmé. He remained with the company until at least 1904, performing in productions such as Carmen, Mireille, Cavalleria Rusticana, and La bohème. His repertoire was broad, showcasing his versatility in both lyrical and dramatic roles.

After his time at the Opéra-Comique, Gautier returned to the Grand Opéra during the 1908-1909 season, appearing in productions like Les Huguenots, Samson et Dalila, Faust, Aida, Rigoletto, and Roméo et Juliette.

In 1901, performing under the name Charles Gauthier, he made his Metropolitan Opera debut in New York, singing Manrico in Il Trovatore, alongside notable artists such as Giuseppe Campanari, Marcel Journet, and Rosa Olitzka. His international engagements also took him to the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires in 1907.

It is believed that Gautier retired from the stage around 1910, concluding a distinguished career marked by prominent roles in major European and American opera houses.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1896 Paris Grand Opera Sigurd (Sigurd)

1898 Paris Renaissance Trovatore (Manrico)

1901 Paris Opera-Comique Lakmé (Gérald)

1901 New York Metropolitan Opera Trovatore (Manrico)

 

TRACKLIST

 

 

Africaine (Meyerbeer) Air de Vasco de Gama 7229 Idéal, Paris 1912

Aida (Verdi) Céleste Aida 5391 Idéal, Paris 1912

Bohème (Puccini) Adieu le réveil (w. A. Boyer) 0752 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Bohème (Puccini) Chers petits bonnets roses (w. Delvoye) 10164 Idéal, Paris 1912

Bohème (Puccini) Eh bien, je suis poète 0549 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903

Carmen (Bizet) Dragons d’Alcala 0311 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Carmen (Bizet) Je suis Escamillo (w. A. Boyer) 0768 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903

Carmen (Bizet) La fleur 8398 Homophone, Paris 1906

Carmen (Bizet) Ma mère, je la revois (w. M. Boyer) 4617 Pathé, Paris 1907

Cavalleria Rusticana (Mascagni) Sicilienne 0315 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Crucifix (Faure) (w. Ananian) 1-9027 Favorite, Paris

Dame Blanche (Boïeldieu) Viens, gentille dame 1-5196 Favorite, Paris

Dame Blanche (Boïeldieu) Viens, gentille dame 33843 Odeon Paris, 1904

Dragons de Villars (Maillart) Moi jolie (w. M. Boyer) 0689 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Dragons de Villars (Maillart) Ne parle pas 0342 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Dragons de Villars (Maillart) Ne parle pas 4682 Pathé, Paris 1907

Dragons de Villars (Maillart) Ne parle pas 7328 Ideal, Paris

Faust (Gounod) A moi les plaisirs (w. Aumonier) 0693 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902