FÉJARD, Simone
Name:
FÉJARD, Simone (1911-2012)
Musical genre:
Opera/Musical Theatre/Dance/Stage, Solo Instrument, Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
France
Country of location:
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Notes:
Simone Féjard was a French composer, pianist, and renowned vocal coach (chef de chant). A dedicated pedagogue, she served as a foundational figure in French vocal tradition at the Opéra-Comique and the Paris Opera, shaping the careers of generations of musicians. Féjard studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where she won multiple prestigious prizes. She transitioned into a legendary vocal coach and répétiteur, most notably at the Opéra-Comique and the Paris Opera. She was considered a "living memory of French singing".
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