Renaud, Maurice
(1861–1933)
Renaud, Maurice [Arnold] (24 July 1861–16 Oct 1933) French bass-baritone, born in Bordeaux. He studied in Paris and Brussels, and sang at the Monnaie from 1883–1890. Then he was with the opéra-comique in Paris, 1890–1891, and the opéra in 1891–1902. He was a favorite at the Manhattan Opera from 1906 to 1909, then had a season in Chicago, and was at the Metropolitan Opera in 1910–1912. He was heard in about 60 operas. He died in Paris. Renaud recorded nine titles for G & T in Paris in 1901…