Marcel Journet

Operatic bass vocalist. Born 25 July 1868 in Grasse and died 6 September 1933 in Vittel. He studied under Seghettini and made his début at Bézières, Belgium, in 1891. In 1893 he appeared at Montpellier, and sang in London in 1897. He was again in London in 1905, and, in consequence of Plancon's illness, was called upon to take that great singer's place. He proved himself more than equal to the occasion, establishing himself as a favourite artist for many seasons subsequently at Covent Garden. He has also appeared at the Metropolitan Opera House, New York. The Paris Opera secured his services in 1908, when he became one of the important members of that great Company. Journet has a very large repertory, particularly in French and Italian opera, and is at home in the most diverse parts. He made a most welcome re-appearance during the 1927 Season of Grand Opera at Covent Garden, and in 1928 his singing of the rôle of the Father in Louise, was one of the artistic highlights of the season.