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LOUIS CAZETTE (TENOR) (NANTES, 9 DECEMBER, 1887 – PARIS, 30 APRIL, 1922)

 

 

 

 

Victor Louis Camille Peault, known by his stage name Cazette, had a tragic yet notable career. He studied singing in Paris with the renowned Albert Salèza, which prepared him for a promising future on stage. He made his operatic debut in 1919 at the Opéra-Comique, playing the role of Le Noctambule in Gustave Charpentier’s Louise. Shortly after, he took on his first major role as Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, impressing audiences with his performance.

In 1922, Cazette achieved one of his most successful roles as Don Ottavio in Mozart’s Don Giovanni at the Opéra-Comique, further establishing himself as a talented tenor. Unfortunately, his career and life were cut short in a tragic accident. The initial report suggested he died of tetanus following an injury. However, it was later revealed that during a performance, he was accidentally wounded by a trident held by his colleague, the baritone André Baugé. The injury led to a tetanus infection, and within days, Cazette succumbed to the illness.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1919 Paris Opéra-Comique Louise (Noctambule)

1922 Paris Opéra-Comique Don Giovanni (Don Ottavio)

 

TRACKLIST

 

Gramophone, Paris 1920-10-28

Serenade (Toselli) 4-32438 s21758u

 

Gramophone, Paris 1920-11-08

Le Tango du Reve (Malderen) 4-32439 s21760u

Pour un baiser (Tosti) 4-32481 s21761u

 

Gramophone, Paris 1920-11-10

Dormez, amours (Rousseau) 4-32532 s21776u

 

Gramophone, Paris 1921-01

Mon coeur est un oiseau fidèle (Maingueneau) 4-32482 s21847u

 

Gramophone, Paris1921-05-31

Manon (Massenet): En fermant les yeux 032415 03458-2v

Manon (Massenet): Ah fuyez, douce image 032416 03459-2v

 

Gramophone, Paris1922-02-01

Griselidis (Massenet): Je suis l’oiseau 4-32506 BE215

 

Gramophone, Paris1922-03-02

Mignon (Thomas): Je suis heureuse Suzanne Brohly 34327 BE318

 

Gramophone, Paris1922-04-25

Fortunio (Messager): J’aimais la vieille maison grise 4-32507 BS280

Mignon (Thomas): Ah, que ton ame 4-32508 BS281