Yvonne D'Arle (December 1, 1898 – March 25, 1977) was a French-born American soprano singer, born Eugenie Marguerite Patet. She sang with the Metropolitan Opera from 1921 to 1925.
Early life Eugenie Marguerite Patet was born in Lyon, France, and raised in Rockford, Illinois."Yvonne D'Arle, 80, a Soprano with Metropolitan in 20's" New York Times (March 28, 1977); 36. Her father, Joseph Patet, was a teacher in Chicago. She attended Rockford Seminary in Illinois, and Miss Wolcott's School for Girls in Denver, Colorado."'Maritza's Prima Donna" New York Times (November 7, 1926): X2. D'Arle trained as a singer under Estelle LieblingAlbert Ernest Wier, The Macmillan Encyclopedia of Music and Musicians (Macmillan 1938): 424. and William Thorner.
Career D'Arle toured in The Lilac Domino early in her career. via Newspapers.com She was singing and dancing at a New York cabaret via Newspapers.com in New York when she was discovered by music critic Sylvester Rawling. She joined the Metropolitan Opera in 1921, and sang with them for five years. via Newspapers.com In 1922 she sang at a benefit for the Brooklyn Orphan Asylum Society, with singer Titta Ruffo and dancer Roshanara as her co-stars. via Newspapers.com She also sang with the Municipal Theatre Association in St. Louis, Missouri, and with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, in the 1920s. via Newspapers.com via Newspapers.com She toured South America with the Bracale Grand Opera Company. In the summer of 1927 she embarked on a European tour with Titta Ruffo, singing in France (at the Deauville Casino's Grand Opera and at the Ostend Kursaal), Germany, and Switzerland.
D'Arle appeared in three Broadway musical productions: Fancy Free (1918), Countess Maritza (1926–1927), and The Three Musketeers (1928). She sang the national anthem at the launch of the radio station WNEW-AM in 1934."First Broadcast Today" New York Times (February 13, 1934): 17.
Personal life D'Arle was involved with fellow opera singer Titta Ruffo. She married twice. Her first husband, Clyde Edward Ganun, died in the 1918 flu pandemic; her second husband was antiques dealer Salvador Benguiat. She had one son, Clyde Ganun (1917–1983). She died in 1977, aged 80 years, in Cannes, France, where she had a villa in Cap d'Antibes since at least her 1927 European tour.
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