Belval, Jules-Bernard Gaffiot
(1819–1879)> VOCALIST
Belval, Jules-Bernard Gaffiot DIT (2 June 1819, La Fère; 15 September 1879, Paris), vocalist, entered the Conservatoire in Paris in 1843. His impressive personal appearance and rich bass voice set him apart immediately, and he began his successful career at Anvers in 1846. He continued to appear in the provinces and accepted engagements in Holland and Belgium before making his debut at the Opéra on 7 September 1855 as Marcel in Les Huguenots. He remained with the company until his retirement…