Role

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Conductor

Birth

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1990

 

Pierre Dumoussaud is a French conductor who has made a name for himself in the classical music world. Born in 1985 in Bordeaux, France, Dumoussaud showed an early interest in music and began studying the piano at the age of six. He later took up the trumpet and joined the local youth orchestra, where he discovered his passion for conducting. Dumoussaud went on to study at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, where he trained under the renowned conductor and composer Pierre Boulez. He also studied with other notable conductors such as Bernard Haitink and Sir Simon Rattle. After completing his studies, Dumoussaud began his career as a conductor, working with various orchestras and opera companies throughout Europe. He quickly gained a reputation for his dynamic and expressive conducting style, and his ability to bring out the best in his musicians. One of Dumoussaud's early highlights was his appointment as the assistant conductor of the Orchestre National de France in 2011. This prestigious position allowed him to work closely with the orchestra's music director, Daniele Gatti, and to conduct several concerts with the ensemble. In 2013, Dumoussaud was appointed the principal conductor of the Orchestre Symphonique de Bretagne, a position he held until 2018. During his tenure, he led the orchestra in a wide range of repertoire, from classical works by Mozart and Beethoven to contemporary pieces by living composers. Dumoussaud has also made a name for himself as an opera conductor, working with companies such as the Opéra National de Bordeaux and the Opéra de Rouen Normandie. In 2016, he made his debut at the Opéra National de Paris, conducting a production of Mozart's Don Giovanni. In addition to his work as a conductor, Dumoussaud is also a passionate advocate for contemporary music. He has worked closely with several living composers, including Thierry Escaich and Philippe Hersant, and has conducted numerous premieres of new works. Dumoussaud's talent and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and he has received several awards and honors throughout his career. In 2014, he was named a laureate of the prestigious Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award, which recognizes outstanding young conductors from around the world. He was also a finalist in the 2015 Nestlé and Salzburg Festival Young Conductors Award. Despite his many accomplishments, Dumoussaud remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He continues to work tirelessly to bring the beauty and power of classical music to audiences around the world, and his passion and talent are sure to make him a major force in the classical music world for years to come.

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