Camille du Locle facts for kids
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Camille du Locle (born July 16, 1832 – died October 9, 1903) was a French man who worked in the world of opera. He was a theatre manager, meaning he helped run opera houses. He was also a librettist, which means he wrote the words for operas.
He was born in Orange, France. Camille du Locle is best known for helping to create the famous opera Carmen by Georges Bizet.
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Early Career in Opera
Camille du Locle started his career in opera in 1862. He worked as an assistant at the Paris Opéra. His father-in-law, Émile Perrin, was in charge there.
Later, in 1870, he became a co-director at the Opéra-Comique. From 1874 to 1876, he was the only director of this important opera house. During this time, he helped put on the very first show of Bizet's Carmen in 1875.
Helping Create Famous Operas
Camille du Locle played a big part in making some well-known operas.
Working with Verdi
He helped finish the words (libretto) for Verdi's opera Don Carlos in 1867. He took over after the original writer, Joseph Méry, passed away.
Du Locle also helped start the idea for Verdi's famous opera Aida. This happened between 1869 and 1870.
Collaborating with Bizet
According to Charles Pigot, Du Locle gave the ideas for the story, words, and music of Bizet's opera Djamileh (1872).
When Bizet died in 1875, Du Locle was one of the people who carried his coffin. He also gave a speech at Bizet's burial place in Père Lachaise.
Writing for Reyer
Camille du Locle was good friends with the composer Ernest Reyer. He wrote the libretti for two of Reyer's operas: Sigurd (1884) and Salammbô (1890).
Life in Capri
In 1876, Du Locle had a disagreement about money with Verdi. After this, he decided to move to Capri, an island in Italy.
He built a house there called the Villa Certosella. Today, this house is a hotel.
An Eccentric Resident
In Capri, Camille du Locle was known for being a bit of a loner. He also had a quick temper and a sharp way of speaking. He often wore a French suit, which made him seem a little unusual to the local people.
One day, he started wearing a suit and cape made from rough, natural wool. This type of fabric was usually only worn by fishermen. Soon, many visitors from Germany and England on the island started wearing clothes made from similar material. This helped create a local business for hand-woven wool cloth. This industry lasted for many years until machines started making fabrics.
Camille du Locle lived in Capri until he passed away in 1903.
See also
In Spanish: Camille du Locle para niños
