I am a professional clarinetist with a distinctive international career in chamber music. For over 30 years, I performed with the reed quintet Calefax in leading concert halls and at some of the world’s most renowned festivals. The pandemic year of 2020 made me realize it was time for a new step in my professional life.

Since 2021, I have been working part-time as a teacher at the HKU Conservatory of Utrecht. In addition to clarinet lessons, I also teach courses in professional development and artistic identity. As a study coach, I guide students in shaping their elective curriculum and support them in taking their first steps into the professional field (Exposure).

I am also affiliated as a tutor with the Residency of the String Quartet Biennale Amsterdam. The videos below give a good impression of my mission and areas of work.

In addition, I work independently as an ensemble coach and continue to perform as a clarinetist, including in collaboration with pianist Aafje van Gemert.