Julien Dran

Julien Dran is a French tenor known for his performances in various operas. Born in Bordeaux, he comes from a family of opera singers and began his musical education at an early age. Dran studied voice at the Bordeaux Conservatory and later earned a residency at the CNIPAL in Marseille. He made his debut at the Marseille Opera and has since performed in numerous roles, including Ferrando in *Così fan tutte*, Fenton in *Falstaff*, Tamino in *Die Zauberflöte*, and Count Almaviva in *Le Nozze di Figaro*. Dran has also won several awards, such as the First Prize at the Gayarré Competition in Pamplona and the Paris Opera Awards. His repertoire includes a wide range of characters from operas like *Rigoletto*, *Lucia di Lammermoor*, and *Les Pêcheurs de perles*.

Recent performances and recordings by Julien Dran include works by notable composers such as Massenet, Fauré, Saint-Saëns, and Salieri, highlighting his versatility in classical music. His involvement in projects like *Grisélidis*, *Pelléas et Mélisande Suite*, *Déjanire*, and *Les Horaces* demonstrates his commitment to interpreting both classic and lesser-known operatic pieces.

Genres

Opera

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Baroque

Chamber Music

Art Song

Romantic Music

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Latest Release

Jules Massenet: Grisélidis

Jules Massenet•

Orchestre national de Montpellier Occitanie•

Jean-Marie Zeitouni•

Vannina Santoni•

Julien Dran

Album - 58 Tracks - Released January 24, 2025