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Victor Plumettaz was a Swiss composer born on January 1, 1878, in the small town of Sion. He was the youngest of four children and grew up in a family that valued music. His father was a music teacher, and his mother was a pianist. Victor showed an early interest in music and began playing the piano at the age of five. At the age of ten, Victor began studying music theory and composition with his father. He showed a natural talent for composing and quickly began writing his own music. By the age of sixteen, he had composed several pieces for piano and had begun to experiment with orchestration. In 1896, Victor moved to Paris to study music at the Conservatoire de Paris. He studied composition with Jules Massenet and orchestration with Charles-Marie Widor. While in Paris, he also attended concerts and operas, which exposed him to a wide range of musical styles. After completing his studies in Paris, Victor returned to Switzerland and began working as a music teacher. He also continued to compose and began to gain recognition for his work. In 1905, he won first prize in a national composition competition for his Symphony No. 1. Over the next few years, Victor continued to compose and began to develop his own unique style. His music was characterized by its use of rich harmonies, complex rhythms, and colorful orchestration. He also drew inspiration from Swiss folk music and incorporated elements of it into his compositions. In 1910, Victor was commissioned to write a ballet for the Ballets Russes in Paris. The ballet, titled La Fée des Alpes, was a huge success and helped to establish Victor as a major composer. The ballet was later performed in several other countries and helped to spread Victor's fame throughout Europe. During World War I, Victor served in the Swiss army as a musician. He wrote several patriotic songs and marches during this time, which were widely performed and helped to boost morale. After the war, Victor continued to compose and began to experiment with new forms and styles. He wrote several works for chamber ensembles, including a string quartet and a piano trio. He also wrote several works for solo piano, which showcased his virtuosic piano skills. In 1925, Victor was commissioned to write an opera for the Grand Théâtre de Genève. The opera, titled Le Roi de Sion, was based on a Swiss legend and was a huge success. It was later performed in several other countries and helped to establish Victor as a major opera composer. Over the next few years, Victor continued to compose and began to focus more on choral music. He wrote several works for choir and orchestra, including a setting of the Requiem Mass. He also wrote several works for solo voice and piano, which showcased his skill as a songwriter. In 1939, Victor suffered a stroke, which left him partially paralyzed. Despite this setback, he continued to compose and wrote several works for solo piano during his recovery. He also began to focus more on teaching and became a professor of composition at the Conservatoire de Lausanne. Victor died on December 31, 1941, at the age of 63. He left behind a legacy of over 100 works, including operas, ballets, symphonies, chamber music, and choral music. His music continues to be performed and recorded today and is considered an important part of the Swiss classical music tradition.

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