He is well known for his energy and musical performances. He conducted professional militarybands, leading brassband in Europe as well as windbands. His career started as a freelance trumpet player, and Erik has since played with many of the leading European orchestras and ensembles, including the Dutch Philharmonic Symphony orchestra, the Royal Ballet Orchestra, the Amsterdam Wind Orchestra and the National Youth Orchestra.
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Testimonials from colleagues
The way Erik Janssen works with musicians is unparalelled. He knows to motivate everyone, and gets the best out of his players, thanks to his unlimited energy and passion for music.
Johan de Meij, composer, conductor“Erik Janssen is a nice guy and a consummate professional musician. He is dedicated to his craft and always strives for perfection! His successes are too many mention… What a guy! What a conductor!”
Dr. Bob Childs“Erik Janssen is a fine musician who always directs with great passion, knowledgeable insight and infectious energy.”
Philip Harper“When in 2000 Erik Janssen took over the baton at Brassband Rijnmond the band was in a very poor condition. It is entirely to his credit that in just four years’ time the band was restored to its old quality and even beyond by winning the Dutch National championship for the very first time. Erik’s achievement has been extraordinary.”
Chairman Brassband Rijnmond
Olaf Kruidhof
