 Jacques Jansen

Jacques Jansen (né Toupin; born Paris, 22 November 1913 – 13 March 2002) was a French "baryton-martin" singer, particularly associated with the role of Pelléas in the opera by Debussy, but also active in operetta and on the concert platform, and later as a teacher.Jansen had a wide musical and artistic education; after studying the violin in Paris, he took lessons in solfège and bassoon at the conservatoire in Tours, where he also pursued courses in fine arts.