Esther Chevalier

Esther Chevalier was a French mezzo-soprano who spent almost her whole career at the Opéra-ComiqueWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).. A pupil of Saint-Yves Bax, she took first prizes at the Paris Conservatoire in singing and in opéra comique, and made her debut at the house in 1873 as Angèle in Le domino noirWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).. Over nearly three decades thereWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).Wikipedia (2026) Louise (opera). (Accessed: 21 October 2026).Her debut in 1873, to the first Louise in 1900. she created Mercédès in Carmen, Javotte in Massenet's ManonWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026)., Meg in the first Falstaff in FranceWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).L'Art Lyrique Français (n.d.) Falstaff. (Accessed: August 2026)., and la Balayeuse in Charpentier's LouiseWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).Wikipedia (2026) Louise (opera). (Accessed: 21 October 2026)., taking parts that ranged from grand ladies to soubrettesWikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026).. She sang Carmen herself at the house in 1892Wikipedia (2026) Esther Chevalier. (Accessed: August 2026)..