Jörgen van Rijen

Dutch classical trombonist & sackbutist Born: 20 February 1975 in Dordrecht, The Netherlands. He studied with George Wiegel at the Rotterdam Conservatory where he received his soloist diploma with the highest distinction. He continued his studies at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Lyon with Michel Becquet and Daniel Lassalle. In 2004 he was awarded the Netherland Music Prize. In 2006, he was awarded the Borletti-Buitoni Trust Award. He is Principal Trombone of the Royal Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest. He teaches at the Rotterdam Conservatory and is an active chamber musician. He is the founder of the New Trombone Collective and the RCO Brass.