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 (capital city and largest city of France)), Died May 31, 1945 (Maine-et-Loire (French department) )
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 December 24, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/369997.
Huberdeau, Gustave. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 24, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/369997.
"Huberdeau, Gustave." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 24 December 2025.
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Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Huberdeau, Gustave, 1874-1945 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no2002068969
Wikidata: Gustave Huberdeau - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3121212
VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/223778514
MusicBrainz: Gustave Huberdeau - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/3ffa1077-0c54-4454-9313-7c74a8f43706
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