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Camille Chevillard was a French conductor and composer who was born on October 16, 1859, in Paris, France. He was the son of a music teacher and began his musical education at a young age. Chevillard studied at the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Jules Massenet and César Franck. He won the Prix de Rome in 1881 for his cantata, "Le Retour de Printemps." After completing his studies, Chevillard began his career as a conductor. He was appointed as the conductor of the Théâtre de la Monnaie in Brussels in 1886, where he conducted the premieres of several operas, including Massenet's "Le Mage" and "Werther." In 1891, he returned to Paris and became the conductor of the Concerts Lamoureux, a position he held until 1923. During his tenure with the Concerts Lamoureux, Chevillard conducted many premieres of important works, including Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé." He also conducted the French premieres of Mahler's Symphony No. 2 and No. 8. Chevillard was known for his meticulous attention to detail and his ability to bring out the nuances of a score. In addition to his work as a conductor, Chevillard was also a composer. He wrote several works, including a symphony, a piano concerto, and a string quartet. However, his compositions were overshadowed by his work as a conductor. Chevillard was highly respected by his colleagues and was known for his professionalism and dedication to his craft. He was awarded the Legion of Honor in 1911 and was made a Commander of the Legion of Honor in 1923. Chevillard's career was cut short by his sudden death on July 2, 1923, at the age of 63. He was conducting a performance of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 when he collapsed on the podium. He was taken to a hospital, where he died a few hours later. Chevillard's legacy lives on through his recordings, which are still highly regarded today. His recordings of Debussy's "La Mer" and Ravel's "Daphnis et Chloé" are considered to be some of the best ever made. He was also a mentor to many young conductors, including Pierre Monteux and Charles Munch. In conclusion, Camille Chevillard was a highly respected conductor and composer who made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His meticulous attention to detail and dedication to his craft earned him the respect of his colleagues and the admiration of music lovers around the world. His legacy lives on through his recordings and the many young conductors he mentored throughout his career.

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