Camille du Locle
Writing
- Born
- July 16, 1832 · Orange, France
- Died
- October 9, 1903 (age 71)
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Camille du Locle (16 July 1832 – 9 October 1903) was a French theatre director and a librettist. He was born in Orange, France. From 1862 he served as assistant to his father-in-law, Émile Perrin at the Paris Opéra, moving in 1870 to the Opéra-Comique (he was co-director (with Adolphe de Leuven) in the Opéra-Comique).
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He is best remembered for mounting the original production of Bizet's Carmen in 1875. His friendship with Ernest Reyer led to him providing libretti for Sigurd and Salammbô. Du Locle was responsible for completing the libretto of Don Carlos after the death of Joseph Méry. He also played a key role in the genesis of Aida in 1869-70. In 1876, a financial dispute arose with Verdi, and Du Locle moved to Capri. He lived in what is called today “Villa Certosella”.
According to Charles Pigot, Du Locle inspired the subject, words and music of Bizet's Djamileh. He was a pall-bearer at Bizet's funeral and made a speech at his interment at Père Lachaise.
Du Locle died in Capri.
Known for
Verdi: Don Carlos
March 1, 1996
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos
March 26, 2022
Don Carlo
December 1, 1992
Don Carlo
October 12, 1985
Don Carlos [Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège]
February 14, 2020
Don Carlo
February 21, 1980
The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlo
December 11, 2010
Verdi: Don Carlo
August 31, 2013
Verdi: Don Carlo
October 5, 2012
Don Carlo - ROH
June 14, 2008
Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos
October 19, 2017
Behind the camera11
- 2022The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlos Lyricist
- 2020Don Carlos [Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège] Writer
- 2017Opéra National de Paris: Verdi's Don Carlos Writer
- 2013Verdi: Don Carlo Writer
- 2012Verdi: Don Carlo Writer
- 2010The Metropolitan Opera: Don Carlo Writer
- 2008Don Carlo - ROH Writer
- 1996Verdi: Don Carlos Writer
- 1992Don Carlo Writer
- 1985Don Carlo