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

 

 

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) O Mathilde 0188 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) O Mathilde 4686, Pathé, Paris 1907

Guillaume Tell (Rossini) Trio with Weber and Aumonier 33859 xP 910 Odeon, Paris

Huguenots (Meyerbeer) Plus blanche 0119 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Huguenots (Meyerbeer) Plus blanche 503 Corona, Paris 1905

Huguenots (Meyerbeer) Plus blanche 4689 Pathé, Paris 1907

Huguenots (Meyerbeer) Plus blanche 7228 Ideal

Juive (Halevy) Ah, j’implore en tremblent ta clémence (w. Aumonier) 33828 Odeon, Paris

Juive (Halévy) Prière de la pâque 0143 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Juive (Halévy) Rachel, quand du Seigneur 0144 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Juive (Halévy) Rachel, quand du Seigneur 4680 Pathé, Paris 1907

Juive (Halévy) Rachel, quand du Seigneur 5005 Eden, 1906

Lakmé (Delibes) C’est le dieu (w. M. Boyer) 0705 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Lakmé (Delibes) Fantaisie 0395 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Le Ciel a visité la Terre (Gounod) 1-5195 Favorite, Paris

Le roi d’Ys (Lalo) Duo de Rozenn et Mylio (w. Boyer) 2996 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902/1903

Les Mamans (Delmet) 8793 Homophone

Lohengrin (Wagner) Récit du Graal 3532 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903