Viorica Cortez Gala – Temple du Luxembourg, Paris

"Paul Gaugler seems tireless in his rendition of the "Return from Rome" excerpt from 'Tannhäuser'." The voice is even across the entire range, with a beautiful silvery timbre.” FORUMOPERA, Jean Michel Pennetier, February 28, 2026

Carmen - Amphithéâtre Bastille - Opéra national de Paris

Voix des Outremer - Les Contres Courants

“Paul Gaugler, appearing as Don José in a Madras-patterned kepi, delivers a magnificent and impressive vocal and dramatic performance as a 'molto lirico' tenor. Deeply committed to both character and song, the desperate lover bows his frame only to subsequently unleash a vigorous voice that reaches the limits of range and intensity; he skirts the edge of vocal risk without ever losing control during his expertly managed register shifts (a hallmark of the most lyrical character tenors).” OLYRIX, Charles Arden, July 1, 2025

SALOME - OPERA-THEATRE EUROMETROPOLE DE METZ

“The stalwart tenor Paul Gaugler, as the First Jew, seems to dominate the ensemble.” OLYRIX, José Pons, April 7, 2024

NORMA - OPUS OPERA FESTIVAL OF GATTIÈRES 2023

“Catherine Hunold is joined by tenor Paul Gaugler, who delivers a commanding Pollione.”
CULTUURPAKT, Carlo Schreiber, July 28, 2023

“One could also rely on the powerful tenor Paul Gaugler (accustomed to singing Don José or Radamès) to portray a heroic Pollione in the grand tradition. The richness of his vocal material is impressive, featuring a broad mid-range and high notes with a beautiful metallic ring.” CLASSIQUENEWS, Emmanuel Andrieu, July 22, 2023

LES CONTES D’HOFFMANN - NANCY OPERA PASSION/THÉÂTRE DE SAINT-DIZIER

“Paul Gaugler particularly stands out, bringing authority and dramatic commitment to the role of Hoffmann, with a full-bodied and striking voice.” OPÉRA MAGAZINE, Thierry Guyenne, November 2022

PETITE MESSE SOLENNELLE – LES INVALIDES, PARIS, OCTOBER 11, 2022, MÜNCHNER SYMPHONIKER, LUCIE LEGUAY

“Stepping in at the last minute to replace [NN], Paul Gaugler does more than just save the evening, bringing a vocal color perhaps more heroic than what is usually heard in this work that is entirely convincing.” CONCERTCLASSIC.COM, Laurent Bury, October 11, 2022

“The tenor [NN], replaced the day before, gives way to Paul Gaugler (…) The singer certainly does not lack confidence. His rich timbre, with its pleasantly darkened lower register, carries the 'Domine Deus' with great vigor.” OLYRIX, Emmanuel Deroeux, October 12, 2022

“Paul Gaugler, a tenor with a delicate timbre, full of vigor in his 'Domine Deus', stepping in at a moment’s notice” PREMIÈRE LOGE-OPÉRA, October 14, 2022

RECITAL - CERCLE RICHARD WAGNER DE PARIS, March 26, 2022

Paul Gaugler & Cyril Plante Recital:
"Paul is a heldentenor whose distinctive voice featuring brilliant high notes and a rich mid-range is ideal for the Wagner repertoire. Yet, he also knows how to modulate it to perform art songs by Reynaldo Hahn and Gabriel Fauré in the first half of the recital. He surprised and captivated us by reciting Marcel Proust’s poems titled "Portraits de peintres" [Portraits of Painters], set to music by Reynaldo Hahn." LA LETTRE DU CYGNE, Chantal and Alain Barove, Spring 2022

DER KAISER VON ATLANTIS - GRAND THÉÂTRE DE PROVENCE 2022

"The roles of Harlequin and the Soldier are performed by tenor Paul Gaugler, who combines vocal ease with theatrical elegance. His voice comes alive after just a few seconds, lending..." ...her vocal line takes on the appearance of a golden, lunar ribbon, opposing its peaceful yet firmly anchored energy to the belligerent or dark characters on stage.” OLYRIX, Florence Lethurgez, January 7, 2022

“Vocally, tenor Paul Gaugler impresses with his very high notes.” CLASSIQUEENPROVENCE, François Jestin, January 5, 2022

RECITAL - RENCONTRES MUSICALES FESTIVAL AT THE CHÂTEAU D’AINAY-LE-VIEIL - AUGUST 20, 2022

Paul Gaugler & Yann Kerninon Recital:
“Finally, the moment so eagerly awaited yet simultaneously dreaded, since the squirrel shows no mercy to tenors… Amidst the shrubs and beneath the trees, Paul Gaugler delivered a recital ranging from 'Faust' to 'The Land of Smiles' (and how many smiles appeared on the faces of the large audience present), taking in melodies by Reynaldo Hahn and Ukrainian arias along the way. The ‘hazelnut’ atop the score was a truly beautiful encore featuring Giordano’s famous ‘Amor ti vieta’.” Fortunately, Aeolus had decided... ...to spread his wings toward new horizons allowing the tenor to tackle the notes without the competition of wind instruments! A clear voice, yet with darker undertones that enriched the timbre; no vibrato, perfect diction, and velvety phrasing. A voice energized by Yann Kerninon’s piano accompaniment precise and accurate, yet possessing that special something that brings each work to life. In short, I stayed for the second performance…” SQUIRELITO squirelitoblogspot.com

TRISTAN (WORK BY GERALD ATLAN) - AGORA DU CRES, MONTPELLIER

“Tenor Paul Gaugler is an ideal Tristan” MIDI LIBRE, Michèle Fizaine, March 9, 2022

RECITAL - OPÉRA NATIONAL DE BORDEAUX - MARCH 11, 2020

Paul Gaugler & Jean-Marc Fontana Recital:
“Strasbourg-born tenor Paul Gaugler presents a surprising and enticing program ranging from excerpts of 'Die Walküre', 'La Damnation de Faust', 'Ariadne auf Naxos', 'Norma', 'Fedora'... His imposing, baritone-like timbre does not prevent him from navigating the highest notes with mastery and ease.” FORUM OPERA, March 12, 2020, Jean-Claude Meymerit

LE DÉMON - OPÉRA NATIONAL DE BORDEAUX

“Among the standout characters: Paul Gaugler as the Messenger (commanding presence and intensity, much like his Dante, revealed in Saint-Étienne)” CLASSIQUENEWS, February 19, 2020, Lucas Irom

“The cast also plays a significant role; while far from being predominantly Russian, it includes two French singers, notably Paul Gaugler in the brief yet intensely powerful role of the Messenger.” AVANT SCÈNE OPÉRA, February 9, 2020, Pierre Flinois

“Paul Gaugler (tenor) portrays the Messenger with brilliant radiance his vocal resources are effortless and expansive.” ÔLYRIX, January 31, 2020, José Pons

“The vigorous brilliance of Paul Gaugler” TOUTE LA CULTURE, January 31, 2020, Gilles Charlassier

“Luc Bertin-Hugault and Paul Gaugler are impeccable as the Servant and the Messenger, respectively.” CONCERT CLASSIQUE, January 29, 2020, Alain Cochard

“Paul Gaugler’s solid Messenger” RES MUSICA, February 3, 2020, Jean-Luc Clairet

“Last but not least, the roles of the Nurse (Svetlana Lifar), the Servant (Luc Bertin-Hugault), and the Messenger (Paul Gaugler) are admirably portrayed here.” OPERA ON LINE, February 7, 2020, Emmanuel Andrieu The supporting roles whether French (Paul Gaugler as the Messenger, Luc Bertin-Hugault as the Servant) or Greek (Alexandros Stavrakakis as Goudal) are fully worthy of the ensemble. FORUM OPERA, January 31, 2020, Christophe Rizoud

RECITAL - TEMPLE NEUF, STRASBOURG, APRIL 27, 2019

“A future great Siegmund has emerged: the Strasbourg-born tenor Paul Gaugler, currently at Glyndebourne for 'La Damnation de Faust'. The excerpt presented from Act I of 'Die Walküre' reveals a dramatic sensibility, refined diction, and precise intonation qualities one all too often longs to hear. Even so, the tempo adopted is a shade too fast.
Remember the name Paul Gaugler he presents an image of his hometown that is, at last, something different!” Let us hope that he will gradually join the great Alsatian dramatic soprano Germaine Hoerner in the annals of international Wagnerian singing…” PHILIPPE OLIVIER, June 3, 2019

DANTE - SAINT-ÉTIENNE OPERA 2019

“With total commitment and a clarity of diction that renders surtitles superfluous, tenor Paul Gaugler valiantly takes on the daunting and multifaceted role of the poet, the standard-bearer, the exile, and the initiate in search of knowledge. The richness of his mid-range never compromises his access to the upper register, which is frequently called upon.” OPÉRA MAGAZINE, Patrice Henriot, April 4, 2019

“A demanding score for the voices, it found... in Paul Gaugler a Dante of fiery passion.” DIAPASON, Gérard Condé, March 19, 2019

“Benjamin Godard’s writing spares neither the baritone nor the tenor. Paul Gaugler, faced with a formidable score requiring both flexibility and stamina, triumphs with ease; he employs a brilliant yet never shrill upper register in a performance of great distinction.” ANACLASE, Bertrand Bolognesi, March 10, 2019

NEW YEAR'S GALA - BASTIA MUNICIPAL THEATRE

"Tenor Paul Gaugler impresses as much with his radiant lyricism as with the power of his high notes." CORSE MATIN, JMR, December 27, 2019

GODARD’S DANTE REVIVED AT THE SAINT-ÉTIENNE OPERA

"The lead role is portrayed by Paul Gaugler, a tenor with heroic qualities, confident on stage and a master of his vocal technique; he handles his phrasing with a certain lightness, yet his voice often displays a cutting edge." OLYRIX, Emmanuel Deroeux, March 9, 2019

"On stage, the singer in the title role, Paul Gaugler, possesses the essential heroic attributes. An impressive physique, of course, and a fine, pleasing vocal line. The delicacy of his timbre and impeccably crafted diction (...) a pleasing vocal flexibility." RESMUSICA, Marie Bertrande Flous, March 13, 2019

“Paul Gaugler, top right, takes on the demanding role of Dante… with diction so perfect that the surtitles become superfluous. Paul Gaugler, in a title role that is very difficult to sustain over the long haul, displays impressive vocal substance.” LE PROGRÈS, Martine Goubatian, March 9, 2019

FAUST – POZNAŃ OPERA 2019

“Paul Gaugler. His Faust was truly excellent. Brilliant yet mature voice, beautiful timbre, no trouble with the highest notes. Very impressive as both the old and young hero. There is no doubt about his sensitivity and emotion toward Marguerite. A brilliant fascination in his eyes. I think you will be captivated by his Chevalier Des Grieux in May and June (Poznań Opera). Paul was, by all accounts, the best Faust I have heard this year, including in Berlin.” KULTURA U PODSTAW, Piotr Urbański, November 2019

ELEKTRA - BORDEAUX NATIONAL OPERA

Elektra in Bordeaux: an orgy of singing and music reaching a fever pitch!
"...tenor Paul Gaugler (the Young Servant) is impressive in the very high register..." OLYRIX, Paula Gaubert, May 31, 2018 "Paul Gaugler, a Young Servant in search of a mount, is particularly agile vocally." FORUM OPERA, Yannick Boussaert, June 5, 2018

A landmark Elektra at the Bordeaux Auditorium
"Finally, that same mark of excellence extends to all the "minor" roles: Paul Gaugler as the Young Servant..." OPERA ONLINE, Emmanuel Andrieu, May 30, 2018 Elektra at the Bordeaux National Opera: elegance and incandescence. "Paul Gaugler, a fine-sounding Young Servant..." TOUTE LA CULTURE, Gilles Charlassier, May 31, 2018

LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR - BORDEAUX NATIONAL OPERA

"Masterfully led by Paul Gaugler as Normanno..." RESMUSICA, Charlotte Saulneron, April 9, 2018

“The Opéra National de Bordeaux has assembled a cast that is overwhelmingly French. How can one not applaud this, when it allows us to hear in roles where they are at their very best bass Jean Teitgen, mezzo-soprano Albane Carrère, and tenors Thomas Bettinger and Paul Gaugler?” OPÉRA MAGAZINE, Pierre Cadars, June 2018

“The supporting roles were not overlooked: (…) Paul Gaugler’s scheming Normanno.” DIAPASON, Didier Van Moere, April 9, 2018

“... a highly compelling cast that, on the male side, brings together the cream of French vocal talent. (…)” OLYRIX, Stéphane Lelièvre, April 7, 2018

THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN - ATHÉNÉE, THÉÂTRE LOUIS JOUVET, PARIS

“Tenor Paul Gaugler, who notably plays the Schoolmaster, immerses us in the disconcerting lyricism of Janáček’s writing… discoursing on Newtonian physics and love, the Schoolmaster launches into melodic snatches always sublime… The sounds of the Czech language further heighten the strangeness of this writing, sweeping the audience away into whimsical forests.” OLYRIX, Adrien Alix, March 21, 2017

LOHENGRIN - OPÉRA NATIONAL DE MONTPELLIER

“…the nobles of Brabant are beyond reproach Jean-Vincent Blot, Florent Cafiero, Paul Gaugler, and Julien Véronèse” FORUMOPERA, Maurice Salles, October 16, 2016

THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN - OPÉRA DE MASSY

“Portraying the hapless Schoolmaster, Paul Gaugler brings his finely-wrought tenor timbre to life with verve and genuine excellence. It is a pleasure to encounter an expressiveness…” ...radiant and Herculean, sculpting Janáček’s score without losing the nuances of the text.” CLASSIQUENEWS.COM, Pedro-Octavio Diaz, June 5, 2016

THE DIARY OF ONE WHO DISAPPEARED – ARCAL TOUR, LA POP, ÎLE-DE-FRANCE FESTIVAL, PARIS

“Tenor Paul Gaugler impresses as much with the quality of his singing as with his diction.” LE FIGARO, Thierry Hillériteau, April 11, 2016 “As for the ‘Disappeared One,’ the role falls to Paul Gaugler, who has come a long way since his Octavio in 'Les Fêtes Galantes' for William Christie: he is one of our finest young tenors...” CONCERTCLASSIC.COM, Jean-Charles Hoffelé, January 2016 “...physical and vocal suppleness... Paul Gaugler’s clarity mingled with inner turbulence...” WEBTHEATRE, Caroline Alexander, April 10, 2016

THE CUNNING LITTLE VIXEN – ARCAL TOUR

“Noted for his performance in 'Katia Kabanova' at the Bouffes du Nord in 2012, Paul Gaugler is a delightfully flustered Schoolmaster.” FORUMOPERA.COM, Laurent Bury, January 16, 2016 “It is equally impossible to resist (...) Paul Gaugler’s Schoolmaster...” CONCERTCLASSIC.COM, Alain Cochard, February 2016 Monday Profile: "Paul Gaugler, a tenor who knows how to die on stage" L'ALSACE, Ursula Laurent, January 27, 2014

KAT'A KABANOVA - THÉÂTRE DES BOUFFES DU NORD, PARIS

"Paul Gaugler, his acting and his voice, simply perfect..." CLASSICAGENDA, Constance Clara Guibert, December 19, 2014

VINCENZO BELLINI INTERNATIONAL BEL CANTO COMPETITION

"The aria "Ange si pur" from Donizetti’s 'La Favorite' brought him luck: young Alsatian tenor Paul Gaugler has just received the jury’s unanimous special prize for the best performance of an aria in French at the Vincenzo Bellini International Bel Canto Competition... Trained at the Strasbourg Conservatory, the young singer is pursuing a brilliant international career." DERNIÈRES NOUVELLES D’ALSACE, November 5, 2013

VINCENZO BELLINI INTERNATIONAL BEL CANTO COMPETITION

"French tenor Paul Gaugler demonstrated impressive vocal prowess: 'di forza' vocal lines in Rossini’s 'Armida', and striking high notes in 'I Puritani' and 'Il Pirata'." “His solid technique and undeniable authority earned him the Special Prize for the best performance of an aria in French, thanks to 'La Favorite'.” OPÉRA MAGAZINE, Thierry Guyenne, December 2013 “This is an opportunity to discover two of today’s most promising voices, singled out by the jury of the Vincenzo Bellini International Competition. (...) Valeria Tornatore and Paul Gaugler, two voices and two temperaments to watch from now on.” CLASSIQUENEWS.COM, Adrien De Vries, February 13, 2013

KÁŤA KABANOVÁ – THÉÂTRE ET AUDITORIUM DE POITIERS

“The young Alsatian tenor Paul Gaugler portrays a Boris who is captivating both dramatically and vocally; the young man whom we had already praised at the Bellini International Competition possesses a warm, rounded, and perfectly controlled voice.” CLASSIQUENEWS.COM, Hélène Biard, May 9, 2013

NIETZSCHE/WAGNER: THE RING – ATHÉNÉE THÉÂTRE LOUIS-JOUVET, PARIS

“The singers are valiant starting with Paul Gaugler, a Siegfried the likes of which one dreams.” MUSIKZEN, François Lafon, May 4, 2012 “Paul Gaugler has the physique and timbre of a 'jugendlicher Heldentenor'.” CHANTEUR.NET, Alain Zürcher, May 2, 2012 “…and, even more so, the solid and musical Siegfried of Paul Gaugler already noted in 'Káťa Kabanová' at the Bouffes du Nord last January easily commands the stage.” CONCERTO.NET, Simon Corley, May 11, 2012

KÁŤA KABANOVÁ – THÉÂTRE DES BOUFFES DU NORD, PARIS

“Boris, sincere and headstrong, is very well portrayed by Paul Gaugler.” LE FIGARO, Armelle Héliot, February 1, 2012 “Portraying a sincere and carefree Boris, Paul Gaugler has brilliantly grasped how the vocal production specific to the Czech language calls for refined and precise work on vocal registers.” RESMUSICA, Franck Langlois, January 28, 2012 “Paul Gaugler rings true as the sincere young Boris.” THE PARISER, Jean-François Bouthors, January 24, 2012

TUTTI ALL'OPERA! - CIRQUE D’HIVER PARIS

“Tenor Paul Gaugler returns for the inevitable ‘Nessun dorma’ by Puccini, confirming he is the ideal choice with his rounded voice and highly lyrical delivery.” ODB OPÉRA, Anh Tuan Nguyen, March 13, 2011

LES SACRIFIÉES - OPERAS IN ROUEN, REIMS, MAISON DE LA MUSIQUE DE NANTERRE...

“The vocal cast includes male supporting roles, solidly performed by (...) tenor Paul Gaugler...” CONCERTO.NET, Simon Corley, 2008