Engel, Emile
(1847–1927)
Engel, EmileEngel, EmileEmile Engel (B * PARIS, 1847 – D † PARIS, 1927) Tenor, voice teacher, husband of Jane Bathori from 1905 to 1921, he was known particularly for his interpretations of Chabrier (1841 – 1894), singing the role of Armel in the premiere of Chabrier's Gwendolne (1886). His Paris opera debut came at the advanced age of 42, in 1889, when, rising from the audience, he replaced the indisposed lead tenor in Donizetti's (1797 – 1848) Lucia di Lammermoor (1835). Other roles include…