Michel Decoust

Michel Decoust is a renowned French composer and conductor, born on November 19, 1936, in Paris. He studied under eminent composers such as Jean Rivier and Darius Milhaud at the Paris Conservatoire and honed his skills in new music and orchestral conducting with legends like Pierre Boulez and Karlheinz Stockhausen. Decoust's career includes teaching, directing musical activities in various French regions, and serving in pivotal educational roles at institutions like IRCAM. His achievements have been recognized with prestigious awards including the Prix de Rome and the Besançon International Competition conducting prize.