Davur Juul Magnussen (born 1986) is a Faroese

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from

Tórshavn Tórshavn (; ; Danish language, Danish: ''Thorshavn''), usually locally referred to as simply Havn, is the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands. It is located in the southern part on the east coast of Streymoy. To the northwest of th ...

, who now lives in

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. He was appointed as the principal

trombone The trombone (, Italian, French: ''trombone'') is a musical instrument in the Brass instrument, brass family. As with all brass instruments, sound is produced when the player's lips vibrate inside a mouthpiece, causing the Standing wave, air c ...

chair of the

Royal Scottish National Orchestra The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) () is a Scottish orchestra, based in Glasgow. It is one of the five national performing arts companies of Scotland. Throughout its history, the Orchestra has played an important part in Scotland’s ...

at the age of 22. He is the youngest member of the national orchestra and according to ''The Herald'' his appointment is to "one of the most prestigious positions" in the brass section.Principal RSNO role for 22-year-old trombonist
''Herald Scotland'', Phil Miller, 11 July 2008. He is considered one of the most technically able and talented trombonists of his generation. In May 2016, he was appointed vice-president of the British Trombone Society.

Work

Davur had initially intended to study the

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but ended up having to play the trombone. Although the trombone was not Davur's instrument of choice he has flourished as a trombonist and is now considered to be one of the finest players of his generation. Davur is currently a student at the

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. Davur is studying for a

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degree. His current teacher is former RSNO principal

Lance Green. This makes the 22-year-old Davur the youngest RSNO member and is one of many young players in the orchestra.

References

External links

Davur Juul Magnussen and RSNO on YouTube

classicalsource.com

Musikkskulin.fo
{{DEFAULTSORT:Magnussen, Davur Juul Faroese musicians Living people People from Tórshavn Alumni of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland 1986 births 21st-century trombonists