Birth

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November 29, 1911

Death

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January 21, 2010

Period

:

Romantic

 

 

Modern

Genre

:

Ballet

 

 

Choral

 

 

Opera

 

 

Vocal

 

Camille Maurane was a French baritone singer who was born on April 22, 1911, in Marseille, France. He was born into a family of musicians, and his father was a conductor and composer. Maurane began his musical training at a young age, studying piano and singing. He later attended the Marseille Conservatory, where he studied voice with the renowned baritone, Pierre Bernac. Maurane made his professional debut in 1933, singing the role of Escamillo in Georges Bizet's opera, Carmen, at the Marseille Opera. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented singer, and in 1935, he was invited to perform at the Paris Opera. Maurane's performance was a great success, and he was soon offered a contract with the company. Over the next few years, Maurane performed in a number of operas at the Paris Opera, including La Traviata, Don Giovanni, and Rigoletto. He also began to perform in concerts and recitals, and his performances were highly praised by critics and audiences alike. In 1940, Maurane was drafted into the French army, and he served in World War II. After the war, he returned to his musical career, and in 1946, he made his debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, singing the role of Figaro in Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Maurane's performance was a great success, and he was invited to perform at the Met again in 1948, singing the role of Don Giovanni. Maurane continued to perform in operas and concerts throughout the 1950s and 1960s, and he became known for his powerful voice and dramatic performances. He also began to record his performances, and his recordings of French art songs and operas became very popular. In 1962, Maurane was awarded the Grand Prix du Disque for his recording of Gabriel Fauré's La Bonne Chanson. He was also awarded the Legion of Honor, one of France's highest honors, in recognition of his contributions to French culture. Maurane retired from performing in 1975, but he continued to teach voice at the Paris Conservatory until his death in 2010 at the age of 99. Maurane's legacy as a singer and teacher continues to inspire generations of musicians, and his recordings remain popular with classical music fans around the world.

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