Bio

Gauthier Dupertuis (*1997) is a young Swiss composer and conductor. He holds a Master of Arts in musicology and philosophy from the University of Fribourg and a Master's degree in wind orchestra conducting from the Lausanne University of Music.

His earlier studies took him to the Fribourg Conservatory, where he obtained a certificate in choral conducting, as well as a pre-professional certificate in conducting in the class of Jean-Claude Kolly, Stéphane Delley and Etienne Crausaz. He was awarded the prize for music theory in 2021 and the prize for choir conducting in 2023. He also holds a DAS in orchestral conducting from the Bern University of the Arts, in Florian Ziemen's class.

He has also had the opportunity to perfect his skills in masterclasses with leading conductors such as Douglas Bostock, Mark Heron and José Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana. Gauthier is principal conductor of several orchestras and is regularly engaged as a guest conductor, consultant or jury member at competitions.

Gauthier is also an increasingly sought-after composer and orchestrator. He won the La Bacchetta d'Oro international composition competition in 2021 and was awarded first prize and the orchestra prize at the 9th European Brass Band Composition Competition in 2024. His works are published by FC Music Publishing and produced by renowned composer Franco Cesarini.