Death of a French baritone, 93

Death of a French baritone, 93

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norman lebrecht

February 23, 2019

The death is reported of Jean-Christophe Benoît, a noted interpreter of French chanson.

In one of his many recordings, he appeared together with his mother and his sister.

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  • Ruben Greenberg says:
    February 23, 2019 at 3:57 pm

    He sang French chanson, but was basically a singer of the Classical repertoire and a fine, sought-after teacher. Rest in peace.

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  • Harry Levy says:
    February 24, 2019 at 2:55 am

    He was a wonderful singer and made many fine recordings. RIP

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  • clarrieu says:
    February 24, 2019 at 6:50 am

    Dunno what you mean with “French chanson”, Norman, we rather call it “mélodie française” (French art song). But J.C. Benoît also appeared as Sacristan opposite Callas’ Tosca (he used to recall the Divina glaring at him on stage…)

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