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Gautier Capuçon

ゴーティエ・カピュソン　/　ごーてぃえ・かぴゅそん

Cellist from France

September 3, 1981 (age 44)　・　Chambéry, France

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My Take

Gautier Capuçon is the sort of musician who reminds me classical music still produces genuine ambassadors. Building an international cello career out of Chambéry, and earning the rank of Officer of Arts and Letters in 2022, speaks to both artistry and a real commitment to the craft's place in public life. I'm also struck by the family dimension: being the younger brother of violinist Renaud Capuçon means he grew up sharing a stage and a surname with another serious talent, which could easily breed rivalry but seems instead to have fueled collaboration. That mix of pedigree and outreach is exactly what keeps the cello feeling alive to me.

Overview

Gautier Capuçon (born 3 September 1981) is a French classical cellist who made an international career. He is the younger brother of violinist Renaud Capuçon.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Gautier Capuçon
Name (Japanese): ゴーティエ・カピュソン
Reading: ごーてぃえ・かぴゅそん
Born: September 3, 1981 (age 44)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Virgo / Rooster
Origin: Chambéry, France
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: cellist

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: Private
University: Private

Awards & achievements

2022 Officer of Arts and Letters

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Official sitehttps://www.gautiercapucon.com
Xhttps://x.com/GautierCapucon
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B4%E3%83%BC%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%82%A8%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AB%E3%83%94%E3%83%A5%E3%82%BD%E3%83%B3

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