Gustave García
Gustave García (born February 1, 1837 in Milan ; † June 12, 1925 ) was an Italian opera singer ( baritone ) and singing teacher.
Life
Gustave García was a son of the well-known singing teacher Manuel Patricio Rodríguez García (1805-1906) and the soprano Eugénie Mayer (1818-1880). He made his debut at Her Majesty's Theater in London in 1860 as Don Giovanni . He later appeared in the same role in Milan, where the play had not been performed for 32 years.
The second part of his career began in 1880 with his appointment as professor of singing at the Royal Academy of Music , where he worked for ten years. He also taught at the Guildhall School of Music from 1883 to 1910 and from 1884 at the Royal College of Music until his illness.
Gustave García was the father of the baritone Alberto García (1875-1946).
student
Fonts
- The Actor's Art: A Practical Treatise , London: Simpkin Marshall 1888
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | García, Gustave |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Italian opera singer (baritone) and singing teacher |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 1, 1837 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Milan , Italy |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 12, 1925 |