Herman Vincken
Herman Vincken was born in 1963. He received his first musical education at the age of 9 with the Royal Philharmonic in Bocholtz. The conductor of the wind band at the time, Heinz Friesen, who was also an oboist, inspired him to pursue a conservatory education. Herman Vincken continued his studies at the Maastricht Conservatory under Peter Steyvers.
In 1988 and 1989, Herman Vincken graduated as a teaching and performing musician, earning both diplomas with distinction. For this achievement, he was awarded the Edmond Hustinx Prize in 1989. From 1988 to 1994, Herman Vincken was the principal oboist of the former Radio Chamber Orchestra of the Broadcasting Music Center. With this orchestra, he toured several times and frequently performed as a soloist. Since March 1994, Herman Vincken has been a member of Het Brabants Orkest. He has also performed as a soloist with this orchestra on various occasions. Since 1997, Herman Vincken has been a professor of oboe at the Fontys Conservatory in Tilburg. In addition, he is involved in giving masterclasses on repertoire and oboe reed making.
Upcoming events
| Event | Date | Time | Information | Upcoming events | |
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| Oboe Reed Making with Herman Vincken | 08 February 2026 | 11:00 - 16:00 | Learn more |
Oboe Reed Making with Herman Vincken 08 February 2026 / 11:00 - 16:00 |
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