Gérard Lesne

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Gérard Lesne (born July 15, 1956) is a French countertenor. He also the founder and artistic director of the baroque music ensemble, Il Seminario Musicale. He has made more than 70 recordings and has appeared as a soloist at numerous opera houses and music festivals including the Opéra de Paris, Théâtre des Champs-Elysées, La Fenice, Opéra National de Lyon, Théâtre du Châtelet, Teatro San Carlo, Aix-en-Provence Festival, Utrecht Early Music Festi... more
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  • Jul 15, 1956 (age 53 years)

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