Jean-Alexandre Talazac
Jean-Alexandre Talazac (16 May 1853 – 26 December 1892) was a French operatic tenor, particularly associated with the French repertory.

Talazac was born in Bordeaux. He studied at the Conservatoire de Paris, and made his debut in 1877 at the Théâtre Lyrique. In 1878, he made his debut at the Opéra-Comique where he was to enjoy his greatest success, creating there the title role in "Les contes d'Hoffmann" on 10 February 1881, Gérald in "Lakmé" on 14 April 1883, des Grieux in "Manon" on 19 January 1884 and Mylio in "Le roi d'Ys" on 7 May 1888. He also sang at the Paris premiere of "Samson et Dalila" at the Théâtre Lyrique, on 31 October 1890.

In 1889, he first appeared at the Royal Opera House in London, as Alfredo in "La traviata", "Faust", and Nadir in Bizet's "Les pêcheurs de perles". He also made guest appearances at the Monte Carlo Opera, La Monnaie in Brussels, and the Teatro Nacional Sao Carlos in Lisbon. He was also active in concert and recital.

Other notable roles included; Méhul's "Joseph", Tamino in "Die Zauberflöte", Wilhelm Meister in "Mignon", Fernand in "La favorite", Edgardo in "Lucia di Lammermoor", and Raoul in "Les Huguenots".

A highly stylish singer noted for the purity and brilliance of his voice, he was married to soprano Hélène Fauvelle in 1880; she gave up her career after her marriage. The couple were the parents of singer and actress Odette Talazac (1883–1948). He died in Chatou, near Paris.
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