Jasper de Waal

Jasper de Waal conducted the NJO Brass Ensemble during the Muziekzomer Gelderland in 2021 and will coach the NJO Brahms nonet prior to their concerts.

Jasper de Waal was solo hornist of the Residentie Orkest and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. He is currently solo hornist with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe and principal subject teacher at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam.

Through private study with Maestro Jan Stulen, Jasper de Waal developed his conducting skills, which resulted in successful appearences as a guest conductor in Europe and Asia. He specialises in the combination of conducting and solo playing. His solo CDs with concerts by Haydn and chamber music by Brahms have been very well received internationally. Jasper is also involved in coaching musicians in preparation for peak moments and training for improving concentration.

Jasper is chief conductor of the VU Chamber Orchestra and Caecilia Camerata. In 2015 and 2016, he was already a guest at the NJO as conductor of the performance An Evening with Kurt Weill and a wind ensemble. About working with young musicians Jasper says: "It is very pleasant to work with students. The inexhaustible energy and uninhibited musicality are very contagious. I would call it a privilege to be able to use my knowledge and experience to enrich these young musicians with a hopefully beautiful experience."