About Bertrand de Billy
Born 1965. Bertrand de Billy is a French and Swiss conductor and musician.
Bertrand de Billy (born Paris, 11 January 1965) is a French and Swiss conductor.
He attended a Jesuit school, but only started serious musical studies when he was around 14–15; he studied piano and violin.
After his career as an instrumental musician, de Billy began his conducting career in Paris. He later moved to Germany and built up his career as an opera conductor. His professional operatic conducting debut was for Verdi's La Traviata in Oviedo, Spain, in 1991, replacing a conductor at short notice.
Honors
France
Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur Chevalier de l'ordre national du Mérite Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres
Austria
Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste um die Republik Österreich
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bertrand de Billy?
French-Swiss conductor
When was Bertrand de Billy born?
Bertrand de Billy was born on 11 January 1965 in Paris.
What is Bertrand de Billy's occupation?
Bertrand de Billy is a conductor and musician.
What nationality is Bertrand de Billy?
Bertrand de Billy is French and Swiss.
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