Claim: Les élémens had Jean-Féry Rebel as the conductor while the role “Destiny” was played by Gabriel-Vincent Thévenard—a French operatic baritone who was notable for playing tragic roles.
Evidence: Conductor Jean-Féry Rebel Destiny Gabriel-Vincent Thévenard Gabriel-Vincent Thévenard (10 August 1669 – 24 August 1741) was a French operatic baritone (basse taille). He was notable for playing tragic roles that made use of his skill at declamatory recitatives.