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Michel Camille
Viola
Michel Camille’s musical journey began early. At the age of 11, he won a full scholarship to Wells Cathedral School. During this formative period, Michel Camille had the privilege of performing around the world with legendary figures such as Yehudi Menuhin, Yfrah Neamen, Norman del Mar, and Igor Ozim.
At the age of 18, Michel Camille’s burgeoning talent was recognized with several awards for his solo andchamber music performances in London. He won the “Premier Prix” at the Guildhall School of Music, where he studied under the renowned profes- sor David Takeno, and later the “Concerto Prize” at Banff Fine Arts. His early professional career included significant roles as principal viola player in prestigious orchestras such as the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, London Musici, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Scottish Chamber Orchestra, and the City of London Sinfonia.
Since 1995, Michel Camille has been a member of the Esbjerg Ensemble, and in 1999, he founded the Esbjerg International Chamber Music Festival. Michel’s repertoire spans both classical and contemporary music, and he also has an extensive discography, and is involved in teaching of the next generation of
musicians.