Palacio in Madrid, Spain — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)
Julian Gayarre
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
1. Julian Gayarre Marker
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Julian Gayarre
* Roncal (Navarra) 9-1-1844
Madrid 2-1-1890
Aquí vivió y murió el divino Gayarre
Tenor sin rival. El Pueblo de Navarre
le dedica este homenaje
para perpetuar su memoria.
In homage to Julian Gayarre
Born in Roncal (Navarre), January 9, 1844
Died in Madrid, January 2, 1890
Here lived and died the divine Gayarre, tenor without rival. The people of Navarre dedicate this homage in perpetuation of his memory.
Erected 1990 by El Pueblo de Navarre.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is December 8, 1889.
Location. 40° 25.115′ N, 3° 42.672′ W. Marker is in Madrid. It is in Palacio. Marker is at the intersection of Plaza de Oriente and Calle de Felipe V, on the right when traveling north on Plaza de Oriente. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Plaza de Oriente 6, Madrid 28013, Spain. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. José Cubiles (a few steps from this
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Also see . . .
1. Biography (JulianGayarre.com).
Excerpt: "Julián Gayarre was a world-famous lyric tenor considered one of the best tenors ever in opera. After triumphing in the major theatres throughout the world, he died in 1890 at the top of his career which caused great sorrow among opera enthusiasts."(Submitted on June 29, 2022.)
2. Julián Gayarre (Wikipedia).
Excerpt recalling his last appearance, at the Royal Theater, which was a stone's throw from Gayarre's home: "The peak of Gayarre's career lasted from 1873 to 1886, after which he was plagued by recurrent respiratory illness,(Submitted on June 29, 2022.)causing his voice to deteriorate. On 8 December 1889 at the Teatro Real in Madrid, he appeared on stage for the last time in Bizet's Les pêcheurs de perles, where his voice cracked noticeably in Nadir's aria, 'Je crois entendre encore'. It was reported that he knelt down murmuring "No puedo cantar más" ("I cannot sing anymore") and disappeared into the wings. He was eventually called back to the stage by the sympathetic audience, but he was heard to say, "Esto se acabó" ("This is the end"). He died 25 days later at the age of 45 and was buried in the cemetery of Roncal, very near the house where he was born."Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 20222. Julian Gayarre Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 18, 2022
3. Julian Gayarre Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 127 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
