Marguerite Baux (born c. 1856) was a French operatic soprano active during the late 19th century, known primarily for her performances at the Paris Opéra.
Born in Marseille, Baux studied at the Paris Conservatoire, where she received training in vocal performance. She made her professional debut at the Palais Garnier on January 24, 1876, performing the role of Rachel in Fromental Halévy’s La Juive. Her debut was noted for its success, leading to a series of significant engagements at the Théâtre National de l'Opéra.
During her tenure in Paris, Baux's repertoire included several leading roles in major operatic works. Notable performances included:
- Marguerite in Charles Gounod’s Faust
- Mathilde in Gioachino Rossini’s Guillaume Tell
- Berthe in Giacomo Meyerbeer’s Le Prophète
- Agathe in Carl Maria von Weber’s Der Freischütz (performed in French as Le Freischütz)
- Alice in Meyerbeer’s Robert le diable
In 1877, she created the role of Sénone in the world premiere of Auguste Mermet’s opera Jeanne d'Arc. Contemporary critics of the era documented her vocal capabilities and her contributions to the French lyric stage during the 1870s and 1880s. While her professional career is documented in French musical annals and theatrical dictionaries of the period, such as the Großes Sängerlexikon, specific details regarding her life following her retirement from the stage remain largely unrecorded in accessible historical archives.