Damien Guillon

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Damien Guillon (born 1981) is a French countertenor. [1] He is leader of the ensemble Le Banquet Celeste. [2] [3]

Selected discography

Solo recitals:

Opera:

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References

  1. Diapason 2006 - p37 "Nom: Guillon Prénom: Damien Profession : contre-ténor Né en: 1981 Signe particulier : fruit de nos écoles maîtrisiennes, il mûrit en soliste et lance aujourd'hui son propre ensemble
  2. bio Archived 2013-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
  3. L'invité de la semaine: Damien Guillon Archived 2013-04-05 at the Wayback Machine "Judith Chaine reçoit en direct dans notre émission Damien Guillon pour son disque Cantates BWV 170 & 35 de Johann Sebastian Bach. Il est ici contre-ténor mais également à la direction de l'ensemble LE BANQUET CELESTE."