Gauthier Dupertuis (*1997) is a young Swiss composer and conductor.
A graduate of the University of Fribourg, the Lausanne University of Music and the Berne University of Music, he is a versatile conductor, regularly engaged as guest conductor, consultant or jury member.
An increasingly sought-after composer, Gauthier is the winner of the international composition competition La Bacchetta d'Oro, as well as the 9th European Brass Band Composition Competition.
On
Magdalena Bay :
[The work] has a real spark of originality and quality. I enjoyed [the] piece very well – it took risks, which I like ! The scoring is very effective. This was an exciting and well written piece […] !
Edward Gregson (EN) | Composer
« For me, Gauthier Dupertuis is one of the most talented young composers in Switzerland. His works are well crafted, innovative and sound excellent. The clearly structured ‘Dystopia’ for chamber ensemble is also characterised by elegance and charm; truly an excellent divertimento. »
Felix Hauswirth (CH) | Chef d’orchestre, arrangeur & éditeur
« Gauthier Dupertuis is a highly talented composer, capable of combining refined sound research with immediately appealing musical solutions. His vibrant, luminous orchestrations give his compositions a richness of colour and dynamism capable of captivating every listener. »
Franco Cesarini (CH) | Compositeur, chef d’orchestre, arrangeur & éditeur
« Among the younger generation of Swiss composers, Gauthier stands out for his astonishing maturity, remarkable technical mastery, and unique, original, and daring musical language. A fresh and promising voice that will leave its mark in the years to come.»
Miguel Etchegoncelay (ARG) | Conductor, president WASBE International
Featured Works
Stratoscape
Civica Filarmonica di Lugano
conductor : Franco Cesarini
Anemoia
Stadtharmonie Zürich Oerlikon-Seebach
conductor : Carlo Balmelli
Intrada Furiosa
Royal Netherlands Army Band
conductor : Franco Cesarini
