Renaud Capucon
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About
Acclaimed French violinist known particularly for his recordings of works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, Ravel, Schumann, and Brahms.
Before Fame
At the age of four, he began his training as a violinist. He later served as first violinist of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra.
Trivia
His brother, Gautier Capucon, had a career as a cellist.
Family Life
He married journalist and news anchor Laurence Ferrari in 2009. The two welcomed their first child, a son named Elliott, in November 2010.
Associated With
He established a music festival, Rencontres Artistiques de Bel-Air, that featured performances by pianist Michel Dalberto and other renowned musicians.
