Born in the Vosges, Olivier Dartevelle studied music both in his hometown of Remiremont and Nancy before joining the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris and simultaneously pursuing a university education in Strasbourg.

Dartevelle has been awarded numerous prizes including at the Prague Spring International Competition, and is First Clarinet Soloist of the Orchestre Philharmonique du Luxembourg.

As well as performances as a soloist and chamber musician, he teaches at the Conservatoires in Nancy and Luxembourg. Dartevelle is also a composer, and his vast catalogue includes works for piano, orchestra and chamber ensembles, as well as pieces for theatre.