Gustave Huberdeau

Gustave Huberdeau (10 May 1874 – 31 May 1945) was a French operatic bass-baritone who had a prolific career in Europe and the United States during the first quarter of the twentieth century. He sang a wide repertoire encompassing material from French composers like Gounod and Massenet to the Italian grand operas of Verdi, the verismo operas of Mascagni, and the German operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss. He sang in numerous premieres during his 30-year career, including the original production of Puccini's La rondine in 1917. Although possessing a rich and warm voice, Huberdeau had a talent for comedic portrayals which made him a favorite casting choice in secondary comedic roles as well as leading roles. After retiring from opera in 1927, Huberdeau remained active as a performer in stage plays and in French cinema throughout the 1930s.

Birth and Death Data: Born May 10, 1874 (Paris), Died May 31, 1945 (Maine-et-Loire)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1931

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist

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Recordings

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia (U.K.) WL3268 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Le petit chaperon rouge Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal quartet, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3269 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Le petit chaperon rouge Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal quartet, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3270 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Le petit poucet Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal trio, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3271 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Le chat botté Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal quintet, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3273 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Le chat botté Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal quintet, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3277 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Barbe-bleu Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal trio, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  
Columbia (U.K.) WL3279 10-in. approximately July 8 through 9, 1931 Barbe-bleu Le théatre de Bob et de Bobette Mixed vocal trio, with vocal chorus and instrumental ensemble vocalist  

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Huberdeau, Gustave," accessed November 5, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/369997.

Huberdeau, Gustave. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 5, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/369997.

"Huberdeau, Gustave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 5 November 2024.

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URI: https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/369997

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