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Louis GalletFrench writer and librettist
Date of Birth: 14.02.1835
Country:  France |
Content:
- André Albert Gallois
- Government Service and Literary Endeavors
- Libretto Writing
- Collaboration with Camille Saint-Saëns
- Further Notable Works
- Memoirs and Legacy
André Albert Gallois
Early Life and CareerAndré Albert Gallois was a French writer and librettist. He began his career as a teacher and proofreader in Valence. In 1857, he published his debut poetry collection under a pseudonym and moved to Paris.
Government Service and Literary Endeavors
In Paris, Gallois joined the Department of Health and eventually became the director of the Lariboisière Hospital. He later served as an inspector for the department. In parallel with his government work, he penned novels, poems, and plays.
Libretto Writing
In 1868, Gallois ventured into libretto writing, collaborating with Édouard Blau on the text for George Bizet's opera, "La Coupe du roi de Thulé." He also wrote the libretto for Ernest Guiraud's "Le Cobold."
Collaboration with Camille Saint-Saëns
In 1871, Gallois met Camille Saint-Saëns, who commissioned him to write the libretto for his opera, "La princesse jaune" (1872). Saint-Saëns also recommended Gallois as a music critic for the journal, "Nouvelle Revue."
Further Notable Works
Gallois continued to create librettos for Saint-Saëns ("Ascanio" (1890)), Charles Gounod ("Jamile" (1872), "Saint-Marc" (1877)), Eugène Diaz, Victorin Joncières, and Jules Massenet (including "Marie-Madeleine" (1873), "Le Cid" (1885), "Thaïs" (1894), and "Le Roi de Lahore" (1877)).
Memoirs and Legacy
In 1891-1898, Gallois published a two-volume memoir. His contributions as a writer and librettist left a lasting impact on the French literary and operatic landscape.
