Gérard Souzay

Gérard Marcel Souzay (December 8, 1918 – August 17, 2004) was a French baritone singer.

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December 8 - 1918 - August 17 - 2004 - French - Baritone

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He was born in Angers, France and was regarded as one of the best interpreter of French art songs since Pierre Bernac. In fact, Souzay studied voice with Bernac after graduating from college. His other voice teacher included Claire Croiza, Vanni Marcoux and Lotte Lehmann. He was also renowned in German lieder. He studied in the Paris Conservatoire between 1940-1945, where he was a prize-winning student.

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Angers - Pierre Bernac - Claire Croiza - Vanni Marcoux - Lotte Lehmann - German - Lied - Paris Conservatoire - 1940 - 1945

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He had a long-time artistic partnership with the pianist Dalton Baldwin. He rarely recorded joint programs: his only recorded duets were with his sister, soprano Genevieve Touraine, Germaine Lubin, and Elly Ameling.

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Dalton Baldwin - Soprano - Genevieve Touraine - Germaine Lubin - Elly Ameling

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He had a joint recital with the renowned soprano Ella Kiang from Hong Kong at the Sydney National TV in December 1968.

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Ella Kiang - Hong Kong - 1968

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He died in Antibes, France.

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