Georges Thill (1897–1984)
Georges Thill (1897–1984) was a French tenor, singing mostly opera. His career lasted from 1924 to 1953, peaking during the 1930s. Thill's Wagner roles included Parsifal (Parsifal), Lohengrin (Lohengrin), Walther von Stolzing (Meistersinger) and Tannhäuser (Tannhäuser). He made numerous recordings.
"With his brilliant, robust tone, his spirited phrasing and aristocratic enunciation, Thill was the most distinguished French heroic tenor of his time." (André Tubeuf in The Grove Book of Opera Singers
Lohengrin: Recit du Graal / Aux bords lointain dont nul napproche - In fernem Land (in French)
Meistersinger: Prize Song from Meistersinger by Wagner (in French)
Meistersinger: Ach, di irrst! Duet Act 2 with Germaine Martinell (Eva)
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