The versatile operatic baritone Stéphane Degout has been a frequent sight on operatic stages in his native France, the U.S., Italy, and elsewhere since coming on the scene in the late '90s. In addition to mainstream Italian, German, and French opera, he has also appeared in early music productions and is adept in French song repertory. Degout's debut major role came in 1998 at the Opéra National in Lyon. Degout lists several premieres of contemporary operas among his credits, including three operas by composer Philippe Boesmans. Degout was nominated for a Best Opera Recording Grammy Award in 2019 for George Benjamin: Lessons in Love and Violence. In 2022, Degout appeared on Pygmalion's recording of Bach's Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244, and an album of Ravel works featuring pianist Cédric Tiberghien. Degout was made a Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters in 2012.