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Mady Mesplé

Personb. 1931 · Toulouse, France, France

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Mady Mesplé was a French soprano renowned for her interpretations of French opera and operetta. Born in Toulouse in 1931, she made her professional debut in 1953 and became a leading figure at the Opéra-Comique in Paris. Her repertoire included major roles in works by Offenbach, Ravel, and Poulenc, and she was especially celebrated for her portrayal of Olympia in The Tales of Hoffmann. Mesplé also maintained an active international career, appearing at major houses across Europe and North America. She retired from the stage in the 1980s and later taught at the Paris Conservatory until her death in 2020.