Henri Albers by Reutlinger

as Zurga "Les pêcheurs de perles" by Bizet

Henri Albers,
(Johan Hendrik Albers)
1 February 1866 – 12 September 1926] Dutch later French

Studied singing at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam .Debut in 1889 as Méphistophélès "Faust" by Gounod at Hollandsche Opera , He sang leading baritone roles in an international career that spanned 37 years and was a prominent singer at the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels and the Opéra-Comique in Paris, which was his base from 1900 until his death. He also sang in 36 performances with the Metropolitan Opera company from 1898 to 1899.Engaged as Principal Baritone at the Opéra de Bordeaux and went on to sing at the Royal Opera House in London and the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.