Death of an international mezzo, 79
mainCanadian media are reporting the death of Huguette Tourangeau, a gracious mezzo who won the Met national auditions in 1964 and went on to become a main-stage and recording partner of Dame Joan Sutherland.
Among many roles, she sang a filmed Carmen in Hamburg and a televised Zerlina at the Met.
She retired early, in 1980.
The Bonynges used her extensively, giving her many opportunities. Does anyone know why they all fell out?
Who said they fell out? I think Huguette simply wanted to return home. I know she had suffered a very bad illness that took its toll. Otherwise I know of nothing particular that happened.
I was Huguette’s vocal student in the 1990s. From what I recall, she was still in touch with Joan and Richard, but chose to live a quiet life out of the spotlight back at home, with her husband.