In 1967, at the age of seventeen, Guy Touvron joined the class of Maurice André. He won a first price for cornet in 1968 and for trumpet in 1969.Three international first prizes won in Munich, Prague and Geneva between 1971 and 1975 were early evidence of his distinction as a trumpet player. Now professor at the Paris Conservatoire, he enjoys a notable career as a soloist and as a guest performer at leading festivals, including those of Montreux and Salzburg. He has made over 65 recordings.