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Gilbert Duprez

French tenor, singing teacher and minor composer (1806-1896) · France · On the map · Musicians · Died at 89

Gilbert-Louis Duprez was a French tenor, singing teacher and minor composer who famously pioneered the delivery of the operatic high C from the chest. He also created the role of Edgardo in the popular bel canto-era opera Lucia di Lammermoor in 1835.

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Awards

Knight of the Legion of Honour1865
Officier d'académie

About this person

Country
France
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1806 to 1896 · aged 89