Marcel Journet

Marcel Journet was a legendary French bass whose rich, resonant voice made him a star of the early 20th-century opera scene. Born in 1867, he became famous for his commanding performances in works by composers like Verdi, Wagner, and Meyerbeer, gracing stages like the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, and Paris’s Opéra-Comique. Journet’s career spanned over three decades, and his collaborations with icons like Enrico Caruso cemented his status as a vocal powerhouse.

Though he passed away in 1933, Journet’s legacy lives on through historic recordings (like those featured on releases such as *Lebendige Vergangenheit* and *Benediction des Poignards*), which capture his dramatic intensity and velvet-toned low notes. These early 1900s tracks, often crackling with vintage charm, remain a treasure for opera buffs exploring the golden age of vocal recording.

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