Love for performing
Vincent is working around 30 weeks per season in professional orchestra’s such as Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, WDR Cologne, Rotterdam Philharmonic, Nederlands Philharmonic |Netherlands Chamber Orchestra, LUDWIG. Besides that, he loves working as a chamber musician in NBE (Nederlands Blazers Ensemble), New European Ensemble, Asko|Schonbergensemble. He worked with conductors as Fischer, Gatti, Viotti, Nezet-Seguin, Haenchen, Metzmacher, Albrecht, Pinnock, Macelaru, Lintu, De Leeuw.
Love for creating
- Since 2022: Artistic leader Leidse Hofjesconcerten. Over 150 performances in 25 very cute courtyards in the historic city centre of Leiden (NL). Next edition: 28 & 29 May 2023.
- Since 2010: Artistic leader Haags Kamerorkest. Professional project orchestra from Den Haag, we have played over 30 concerts, few cd recordings, and collaborating with conductors Hans de Wit, Stef Collignon, Anthony Zielhorst. Performed during the jubilee of the Vredespaleis (Peace palace Den Haag), Grote Zaal De Doelen Rotterdam.
- Since 2020: Financial director of Lonelinoise. The platform about the power of new music – we try to bridge the gap between audience and performing contemporary music. Let’s experiment together! Performed in the Concertgebouw, de Doelen, Schiermonnikoog, Leidse Hofjesconcerten and recorded by Radio 4.
- Experienced in fundraising and received money from Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds, Fonds Podiumkunsten, Embassy of the United Kingdom in the Netherlands, Fonds voor Cultuurparticipatie, VSB fonds, Kf Heinfonds, SNSreaal fonds (now BNG).
Love for teaching
- Since 2021: Royal Conservatoire The Hague – oboe teacher at the Young Talent Department, a great educational program for children between 8-14 year old
- 2014-2017: International School The Hague – oboe teacher
- Since 2019: Vivaldi Music Lessons – private oboe teacher, only available on fridays
Other activities
Henkemans Stichting – Raad van Advies
Hoboplatform – Raad van Advies
“I can’t understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I’m frightened of the old ones.”
John Cage