Rousseau, J.
(1761–1800)> VOCALIST
Rousseau, J. (1761, Soissons; 1800, Paris), vocalist, learned the rudiments of singing at the cathedral in his native city. It was acknowledged that he had a remarkable tenor voice, and he went to Reims in 1779 to perform in the theatre there. The management of the Opéra heard of his singing ability before long, and he was directed to appear at the Royal Academy of Music for an audition in 1779. He impressed his jury, and he was charged with the responsibility of substituting for the well-known…