Background
Hasselmans, Louis was born on July 25, 1878 in Paris, France. Son of Alph and Anna (de Boudagoff) Hasselmans.
Hasselmans, Louis was born on July 25, 1878 in Paris, France. Son of Alph and Anna (de Boudagoff) Hasselmans.
Educated Conservatoire de Musique, Paris (1st prize, cello, 1893). Pupil of J. Delsart, A. Lavignac, and Benj.
Cellist (soloist and member Capet Quartette), 1893-1909. Making frequent tours in Europe. 1st conductor Opera Comique.
Paris, 1909-1911.
Director Montreal Opera Company, 1911-1913. Director Concerts Classiques, Marseilles, 1913-1914. 1st conductor Chicago Opera Company, 1918-1920.
Again with Opera Comique, 1920.
Became French conductor Metropolitan Opera Company and Ravinia Park, Illinois, 1921. Conductor New York Metropolitan Opera orchestra, 1924-1926.
Resigned from Metropolitan Opera Company, 1936.
Member Capet Quartette), 1893-1909.
Married H. Copillet, October 1902. Married second, Minnie Egener, August 1921, 1 daughter, Geraldine. Children Henri Colette, Simone.