Quartier du Faubourg-du-Roule in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Marthe Chenal de L’Opéra
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 25, 2024
1. Marthe Chanal de L’Opéra Marker
de l'Opéra
habita cette maison depuis 1921
jusqu’a sa mort le 28 janvier 1947
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Elle chanta La Marseillaise du balcon de l'opera
aux acclamations du peuple de Paris
le 11 novembre 1918
Marthe Chenal of the Opéra de Paris lived in this house from 1921 until her death on January 28, 1947.
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She sang La Marseillaise from the balcony to the acclamation of the people of Paris on November 11, 1918.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is January 28, 1947.
Location. 48° 52.737′ N, 2° 18.227′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Quartier du Faubourg-du-Roule. Marker is at the intersection of Rue de Courcelles and Rue Daru, on the right when traveling west on Rue de Courcelles. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 94 Rue de Courcelles, Paris, Île-de-France 75008, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pedro Vicente Maldonado (1704-1748) (a few steps from this marker); Miguel Angel Asturias (within shouting distance of this marker); Gabriel Hanotaux (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . .
1. Marthe Chenal (Wikipedia).
Overview: Marthe Chenal (24 August 1881 – 28 January 1947) was a French operatic soprano who had an active singing career between 1905 and 1923. Although she made a number of appearances with opera companies throughout the French provinces and on the international stage, her career was mainly centered at the Palais Garnier and the Opéra-Comique in Paris. She particularly excelled in the works of Jules Massenet and was an exponent of the works of Camille Erlanger.(Submitted on March 26, 2024.)
Chenal was admired not only for her excellent singing but also her dramatic prowess, with a number of critics comparing her to the great French dramatic actress Sarah Bernhardt. A remarkably attractive woman, Chenal was dubbed by the international press as "the most beautiful woman in Paris". She was noted for her rendition of La Marseillaise. Her voice is preserved on a number of recordings made with Pathé Records in 1915.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 25, 2024
2. Marthe Chenal de L’Opéra Marker - wide view
2. Marthe Chenal - la Marseillaise, 1915 (YouTube, 3:10). (Submitted on March 27, 2024.)
circa 1920
3. Chenal chantant La Marseillaise (Chenal singing La Marseillaise)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 52 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 26, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on March 27, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
