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

 

 

Lucia di Lammermoor (Donizetti) O bel ange 0149 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Manon (Massenet) Ah! Fuyez 1-5215 Favorite, Paris

Manon (Massenet) Ah, fuyez, douce image 33823 xP 862 Odeon, Paris

Martha (Flotow) Lorsqu’à mes yeux 0160 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Martha (Flotow) Lorsqu’à mes yeux 643 Duval

Martha (Flotow) Lorsqu’à mes yeux 4688, Pathé, Paris 1907

Mignon (Thomas) Adieu, Mignon 0411 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Mignon (Thomas) Duo du 3e acte je suis heureuse (w. Boyer) 2910 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris

Mignon (Thomas) Elle ne croyait pas 0412 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Mignon (Thomas) Elle ne croyait pas 4690 Pathé, Paris 1907

Mireille (Gounod) O Magali (w. Agussol) 1-9025 Favorite, Paris

Mireille (Gounod) O Magali (w. M. Boyer) 712 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris

Mireille (Gounod) O Magali (w. M. Boyer) 4619 Pathé, Paris 1907

Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) Pauvre Paillasse 1487 Pathé, Paris 1902/1903

Prophète (Meyerbeer) Pour Bertha 0194 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902

Reine de Chypre (Halévy) Triste exile (w. A. Boyer) 0740 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)

Rigoletto (Verdi) Comme la plume au vent 33825 xP 866 Odeon, Paris

Rigoletto (Verdi) Comme la plume au vent 0207 Pathé cylinders & discs, Paris 1902 (G&B 1897 – 1901)