Charles Burles [SEP] voice type
Charles Burles
Charles Burles (born 21 June 1936) is a French lyric tenor, primarily associated with the French repertory, both opera and operetta.
Burles was born in Marseille, France,where he studied voice with Léon Cazauran. He made his stage debut in 1958, in Toulon. The following year he appeared at the Opéra de Marseille, as Almaviva in "Il barbiere di Siviglia".
In the ensuing years, he sang mainly in Marseille expanding his repertory, with a few guest appearances in Lyon
Ciboulette", etc. However, it is her recording of "Lakmé", opposite Charles Burles and Roger Soyer, under Alain Lombard, that will forever be remembered.
The archetype of the light French coloratura soprano, Mady Mesplé was noted for her technical security, her musical refinement and her charming stage presence. Her voice was particularly recognisable for its quick vibrato, intensely focused intonation, the instrumental-like quality of her runs and an amazing upper register extending easily to high A-flat.
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