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Edgar Degas
Lorenza Pagans and Auguste De Gas, c 1871-1872
Lorenzo Pagans
from https://www.nga.gov/features/degas-opera.html
In 1853, at the age of 20, the Spanish-born Lorenzo Pagans moved to Paris to pursue a singing career. He enjoyed some success as an opera singer, performing both in Paris and his native Spain, and went on to become a singing teacher, composer, and musician. He regularly performed at private musical gatherings such as those hosted by Degas's father, Auguste. Known as the "Spanish singer," due to his fondness for the music of his homeland, Pagans sang both traditional songs and his own compositions while playing the guitar. |