As a composer, I bring stories to life through music that deeply enriches the emotional core and atmosphere of each project. With a background as a professional percussionist and orchestra conductor, I have sharp musical insight and a diverse set of creative tools that give each production a unique and authentic character. I am also involved in developing innovative sample libraries and creating custom samples, allowing me to deliver a distinctive sound that adds depth to storytelling. Each project requires a different sonic approach, and I adapt my creative process to meet the specific emotional landscape of each story.
Recently, I composed the original score for the documentary Broertje is Verdwaald, which premiered on MAX NPO2 earlier this year. I also work with René Merkelbach’s Audiocult team on the multi-immersive film La Leyenda del Titanic, which premiered in Madrid, as well as projects for De Efteling theme park in The Netherlands. Currently, I am working on my first album for a production music company in London.
In addition to my composing work, I contribute to Triumph Audio in Los Angeles, helping to develop new sound releases for sample libraries. I completed a Master of Fine Arts in Professional Media & Games Composition at Chichester University in England and previously assisted composer Matthijs Kieboom on the first season of The Art Dispute.
As a conductor, I have led the Brașov Philharmonic Orchestra and the Berlin Sinfonietta, among others, and learned from maestros such as Gregorz Nowak, who was assistent of Leonard Bernstein. As a percussionist, I am active in major orchestras, including the Düsseldorf Sinfoniker and the South Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, and can be heard on various film and TV productions as a session percussionist. As an arranger/orchestrator I worked for different orchestras/ensembles as Heritage Sinfonietta and South Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra.
With an open-minded artistic vision, technical expertise, and a broad professional background, I offer custom musical solutions that amplify storytelling and create an immersive narrative experience. I am passionate about collaborating with filmmakers, producers, composers, and game developers who seek music that doesn’t just accompany, but fully immerses audiences in the journey.