Vaguet, Albert (15 June 1865, Elbeuf; 1943, Pau), vocalist, studied voice at the Conservatoire in Paris under Barbot, Obin, and Ponchard. He made his debut at the Opéra as Faust in Charles Gounod’s opera on 20 October 1890, and his performance was successful enough to prompt management to retain him. He became a house tenor for all practical purposes, and he remained with the Opéra until his retirement after an accident in 1903. His tenure of more than 20 years at the Garnier Palace offered him…