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==Career==
==Career==
In 1838, Roger made his professional debut at the [[Opéra-Comique]], Paris, in ''L’éclair'' by [[Fromental Halévy]]. He went on to create numerous leading roles in new operas with that company, including works by [[Auber]] (Raphaël in ''[[La Part du Diable]]'',1843 and Lorédan in ''[[Haydée]]'',1847).<ref name="Baker"/>
In 1838, Roger made his professional debut at the [[Opéra-Comique]], Paris, in ''L’éclair'' by [[Fromental Halévy]]. He went on to create numerous leading roles in new operas with that company, including works by [[Daniel Auber]] (Raphaël in ''[[La Part du Diable]]'',1843 and Lorédan in ''[[Haydée]]'',1847).<ref name="Baker"/>


==Notes==
==Notes==

Revision as of 17:11, 29 August 2016

Roger as John of Leiden in the original production of Le prophète

Gustave-Hippolyte Roger, born in Paris on 17 December 1815 and died there on 12 September 1879, was a French tenor. He is best known for creating the leading tenor roles in La damnation de Faust by Berlioz in 1846 and Meyerbeer's Le prophète in 1849.[1]

Early years and education

Orphaned at an early age, Roger was brought up in Paris by his uncle. He entered the Paris Conservatoire and studied with Blès Martin. At the completion of his training, he won first prize in singing and declamation.[2]

Career

In 1838, Roger made his professional debut at the Opéra-Comique, Paris, in L’éclair by Fromental Halévy. He went on to create numerous leading roles in new operas with that company, including works by Daniel Auber (Raphaël in La Part du Diable,1843 and Lorédan in Haydée,1847).[2]

Notes

  1. ^ "Gustave-Hippolyte Roger". Oxford Index. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b Baker, Theodore (1995). Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians (8th edition ed.). Macmillan Publishing Company. ISBN 2-221-07778-4. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)