Dominique Dupuis facts for kids
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Dominique Dupuis
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Dominique Dupuis in 2012 during the Festival interceltique de Lorient
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| Born | 1987 (age 37–38) Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Origin | Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Genres | celtic, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist |
| Instruments | Violin |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Labels | Distribution Plages |
Dominique Dupuis, born in 1987, is a talented Canadian violinist. She is famous for playing Celtic music. She was born in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada.
Dominique started playing the violin when she was just nine years old. Her first performance was on stage at the Pays de la Sagouine in Bouctouche. By the age of 12, she was performing at big events. She played during the opening ceremonies of the Festival International de Louisiane in Lafayette. In 2000, she released her first music album. It was called Le Bonheur des coups d’Archet. Two years later, in 2002, she released her second album, Sans Relâche.
Dominique Dupuis studied both classical and traditional music. She first performed in Europe in 2002. These shows were at the Festival de la Cité in Lausanne and Expo '02 in Yverdon-des-Bains. Since 2004, she has often played at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany, France. French media called her the "young ambassador of charm of l’Acadie" in 2004. She has performed in many countries, including Italy, France, and the U.S.A.
In 2003, Dominique was a finalist for the Instrumental Artist of the Year award. This was at the East Coast Music Awards. She also took part in the Canadian Grand Masters fiddling Championships.
Her Music Style
Dominique Dupuis plays a mix of Acadian, Celtic, and modern music. She has also performed with other groups. These include Clearwater, Harmonie, and Image.
Her Albums
Dominique has released several albums. Each one shows her unique musical style.
- Le Bonheur des Coups d’Archet (2000)
- Sans Relâche (2002)
- Bourrasque (This album is a great mix of Acadian, Celtic, and modern folk songs.)
Important Performances
Dominique has played at many important music events.
- 2 July 2004 – Festival Celtica, Valle d'Osta, Italy
- 2010 – Acadian Days, Grand-Pré, Nova Scotia
