In 1924 he departed to France and was invited by Fyodor Chalyapin to become the artistic director of his opera troupe .
In 1914 due to progressing deafness Davydov was forced to quit opera but continued to perform , singing popular songs and romances .
In 1924 Davydov departed to France and was invited by Fyodor Chalyapin to become the artistic director of Davydov 's opera troupe .
In 1914 due to progressing deafness Davydov was forced to quit opera but continued to perform , singing popular songs and romances .