Bernard Lefort

Biography

Bernard Lefort (1922-1999) was a French lyric baritone who began his career as a singer in the college choir of Schola de Sainte-Croix de Neuilly and later gained recognition for his performances in French mélodies, including Germaine Tailleferre's Concerto des vaines paroles. He transitioned to opera direction, leading prominent festivals such as Lausanne, Paris Opera, and Aix-en-Provence from 1974 to 1982, succeeding Gabriel Dussurget at the latter.