Sebastiaan Kemner is a Dutch classical music artist who has made a name for himself as a trombonist, conductor, and composer. Born on May 22, 1988, in the city of Rotterdam, Kemner grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a professional trumpet player, and his mother was a music teacher. From a young age, Kemner showed a keen interest in music and began playing the trombone at the age of eight. Kemner's talent for music was evident from the start, and he quickly became a standout performer in his school's music program. He went on to study at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where he received his Bachelor's degree in trombone performance. During his time at the conservatory, Kemner also began to explore his interest in conducting and composition. After completing his studies, Kemner began to establish himself as a professional musician. He quickly gained a reputation as a talented trombonist, and he was soon performing with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the Netherlands. In 2012, he was appointed as the principal trombonist of the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he held for four years. During his time with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Kemner also began to make a name for himself as a conductor. He conducted several concerts with the orchestra, and his performances were met with critical acclaim. In 2015, he was appointed as the principal conductor of the Dutch National Youth Orchestra, a position he held for two years. In addition to his work as a performer and conductor, Kemner has also gained recognition as a composer. He has written several pieces for trombone and orchestra, as well as chamber music and solo works. His compositions have been performed by some of the world's leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dutch National Youth Orchestra, and the New Trombone Collective. Kemner's career highlights include several notable performances and awards. In 2010, he won the prestigious Princess Christina Competition, a national competition for young musicians in the Netherlands. He has also been a finalist in several international competitions, including the ARD International Music Competition in Munich and the International Trombone Competition in Jeju, South Korea. As a performer, Kemner has appeared as a soloist with several orchestras, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dutch National Youth Orchestra, and the New Trombone Collective. He has also performed at some of the world's leading music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the BBC Proms. As a conductor, Kemner has led several orchestras and ensembles, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dutch National Youth Orchestra, and the New Trombone Collective. He has also conducted several world premieres of new works by contemporary composers. As a composer, Kemner has received commissions from several leading orchestras and ensembles, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dutch National Youth Orchestra, and the New Trombone Collective. His compositions have been performed at some of the world's leading music festivals, including the Edinburgh International Festival, the Lucerne Festival, and the BBC Proms. In addition to his work as a musician, Kemner is also a dedicated music educator.

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