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

 

 

Faust (Gounod) Duo 1 acte (w. Aumonier) 10102 Beka, Paris

Faust (Gounod) Et que peux-tu pour moi with Aumonier 33847 Odeon Paris, 1904

Faust (Gounod) Salut, demeure 503 Corona

Faust (Gounod) Salut, demeure 3530 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903

Faust (Gounod) Salut, demeure 4685 Pathé, Paris 1907

Faust (Gounod) Salut, ô mon dernier matin 0055 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Favorite (Donizetti) Ange si pur 0074 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Favorite (Donizetti) Ange si pur 8393 Homophone, Paris 1906

Favorite (Donizetti) Ne vas-tu pas (w. Aumonier) 2734 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903

Favorite (Donizetti) Ne vas-tu pas (w. Aumonier) 10102 Beka

Favorite (Donizetti) Toi, mon fils, ma seule espérance (w. Aumonier) 33846 Xp 878, Odeon, Paris 1904

Favorite (Donizetti) Un ange, une femme inconnue 0077 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Favorite (Donizetti) Une ange, une femme inconnue 7358 Beka, Paris

Fille du Régiment (Donizetti) Ah, mes amis, quel jour de fête 0365 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Galathée (Massé) Quatuor final (w. Marignan, Vallade & Fournets) 774 Pathé, Paris

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Accours dans ma nacelle 0094 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Asiel héréditaire 4687 Pathé, Paris 1907

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Asile héréditaire 5387 Idéal, Paris 1912