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Edmond Duvernoy

1844 – 1927

French opera singer

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About Edmond Duvernoy

Lived 1844 – 1927 (aged 82). Edmond Duvernoy was a French opera singer, music educator, university teacher and pianist.

Charles-Henri Edmond Duvernoy (16 June 184412 January 1927) was a French pianist, baritone and vocal teacher, from a family of musicians.

Life and career Edmond Duvernoy was born in Paris. He was taught initially by his father, Charles-François Duvernoy, then studied at the Paris Conservatoire. A fine pianist, he began to teach, then studied singing, joining the Opéra-Comique company.

He sang Ganymède in Galathée in 1873, alongside his future wife, Mlle Franck, a soprano of the Opéra-Comique.

From October 1887 to 1910 Duvernoy was a singing professor at the Conservatoire de Paris, with many important artists among his pupils including the Finnish sopranos Aino Ackté and Hanna Granfelt. He also composed some songs.

He died in Paris in 1927, aged 82. His brother was Alphonse Duvernoy, pianist and composer.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Conservatoire de Paris
Employers
Conservatoire de Paris
Awards
Officier d'académie; Officier de l'Instruction publique; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War
Also known as
Charles-Henri Edmond Duvernoy

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edmond Duvernoy?

French opera singer (1844–1926)

When was Edmond Duvernoy born?

Edmond Duvernoy was born on 16 June 1844 in Paris.

When did Edmond Duvernoy die?

Edmond Duvernoy died on 12 January 1927 in Rouen.

What was Edmond Duvernoy's occupation?

Edmond Duvernoy was an opera singer, music educator, university teacher and pianist.

What nationality was Edmond Duvernoy?

Edmond Duvernoy was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edmond Duvernoy

· Wikidata: Q595635

· DBpedia: Edmond Duvernoy

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