Marco Blaauw

Dutch Trumpet Virtuoso and Contemporary Music Advocate

Marco Blaauw is a distinguished trumpeter known for his contributions to contemporary classical music and his innovative approach to the instrument. He has been a member of the renowned Ensemble Musikfabrik, based in Cologne, Germany, and has worked closely with many leading composers of our time to expand the trumpet's repertoire and capabilities. Blaauw is recognized for his expertise in performing avant-garde and modern compositions, often involving extended techniques and new technologies. He has been involved in numerous recordings and performances that showcase his versatility and commitment to pushing the boundaries of trumpet playing. While Marco Blaauw is not primarily known as a composer or band that produced the albums "Michaels Reise Um Die Erde," "Cello Concerto - Mysteries Of The Macabre - Piano Concerto," he may have contributed as a performer or collaborator on projects related to these works, which are compositions by Karlheinz Stockhausen and György Ligeti respectively.