Background
Juillet, Chantal was born on December 19, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daughter of Jacques and Denise (Lajeunesse) Juillet.
Juillet, Chantal was born on December 19, 1960 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Daughter of Jacques and Denise (Lajeunesse) Juillet.
Studied violin in Montreal studies with Ivan Galamian, New York City, Dorothy DeLay at Juilliard School, Max Rostal and Nathan Milstein in Switzerland, Josef Gingold, Indiana U.
In 1979 she was awarded the Prix d'Europe. For many years, Juillet has been a regular collaborator with and musical assistant to conductor Charles Dutoit, whom she married in February 2010. Juillet founded the Saratoga Chamber Music Festival in 1991 and has served as its artistic director since its founding.
Juillet is also involved with music teaching through her work as head of chamber music of the Pacific Music Festival, and director of the chamber music department of the Canton International Summer Music Academy (CISMA). In addition.