Gabriel Bacquier

French baritone opera singer

Gabriel Bacquier (1924–2020) was a renowned French baritone, celebrated for his versatile vocal range and his commanding presence on the operatic stage. He had a distinguished career that spanned several decades, during which he performed at some of the world's most prestigious opera houses, including the Opéra National de Paris, the Metropolitan Opera in New York, and La Scala in Milan. Bacquier was particularly admired for his interpretations of French opera roles, and his repertoire included a wide range of characters from classic operas by composers such as Georges Bizet, Giacomo Puccini, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. His performances in operas like "Carmen," "Tosca," and "Don Giovanni" were highly acclaimed.