Hi there, I'm Vicente Climent Calatayud, a trombonist, teacher, and coach. I care deeply about helping musicians grow, not only as players, but as people too.
Alongside my performing career, teaching and mentoring have become the most important part of my musical life. I currently work as Professor of Trombone at HEMU Fribourg, where I focus on sound development, musical identity, audition preparation, and the mental side of performance. I believe that playing well is not only about technique, but also about confidence, clarity, and learning how to handle pressure in a healthy way.
Over the years, I've been lucky to work and perform with many professional orchestras and ensembles.
Today, I continue to stay active as a performer while focusing more and more on teaching and coaching. I regularly collaborate with the Evergreen Symphony Orchestra and its Academy. Since 2023, I have been working more closely across Asia, including Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, China, and South Korea, where I combine performance with teaching and coaching.
More than anything, I try to share what I have learned in a simple and honest way, and to give musicians tools that stay with them beyond the stage.
Principal Trombone under conductor Krzysztof Urbański at the Bühnen Bern.
Principal Trombone under Sir Antonio Pappano.
Recordings and tours all over the globe.
I serve as a Trombone Professor at HEMU, one of Switzerland's leading music universities, alongside Justin Clark in the brass department. I train the next generation of orchestral trombonists, focusing on artistic excellence, technical mastery, and professional orchestral preparation.
Contact: vicente.climent@hemu-cl.ch
Vicente regularly gives masterclasses and advanced courses across the globe:
A landmark performance recorded live at the Barbican Centre, London. Vicente holds the principal trombone chair in one of the world's most iconic orchestral venues.
Broadcast live from Yeoido Park, Seoul, for Korean national television. A thrilling open-air performance showcasing the solo trombone at the heart of Ravel's iconic crescendo.
Vicente in performance with the Bern Symphony Orchestra, where he has held the position of Principal Trombone since 2015 under conductor Krzysztof Urbański.
Studio recording with maestro Jaap van Zweden and the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, a monumental interpretation of Mahler's most complex symphony.
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Official artist profile — Berner Symphonieorchester
→Faculty profile — Haute École de Musique
→Guest soloist profile 2021–2022
→Distinguished alumni — Orchesterakademie
→Emory Remington Competition — 1st Prize 2022
→Brand ambassador — artist profile
→Living in Switzerland as a Principal Trombone — Live Chat
→For orchestral engagements, masterclasses, and academic collaborations, please get in touch directly.
