Miroslav Petkov is the principal trumpeter of the Concertgebouw Orchestra. In addition to classical music, this versatile musician is also at home in other musical styles, ranging from folk music to free improvisation and jazz. In this concert, Petkov challenges his potential successors—the best young brass players in the Netherlands, who together form the National Youth Brass Band.

‘I’m looking forward to meeting these eager young musicians. We already know they play well, but how will they handle the irregular rhythms of the Balkans? I’m very curious,’ said Petkov. This concert is sure to be the most cheerful and boisterous program in this series!