Gustave Huberdeau [SEP] voice type
Gustave Huberdeau
Gustave Huberdeau (10 May 1874 – 31 May 1945) was a French operatic bass-baritone who had a prolific career in Europe and the United States during the first quarter of the twentieth century. He sang a wide repertoire encompassing material from French composers like Gounod and Massenet to the Italian grand operas of Verdi, the verismo operas of Mascagni, and the German operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. He sang in numerous premieres during his 30-year career, including the original production of Puccini's "La rondine
With the outbreak of World War II, Huberdeau's acting career ended. He died in Paris in 1945.
Recordings.
Huberdeau was among the first generation of musicians to be recorded. He recorded only a few arias around 1910 on Edison cylinder. His recordings show a sturdy voice that is somewhat dry in quality given the limited technology of day.
Sources.
- J.B. Steane: "Gustave Huberdeau", "Grove Music Online" ed. L. Macy (Accessed 9 November 2008), (subscription access