‘Humorous, human and really formidable’
Niek Wijns does the whole lot he can to carry out the perfect within the musicians throughout the inventive work course of and to encourage them to rise above themselves. His means of working is of the best stage artistically, musically and audio-technically, whereas he at all times has an eye fixed and ear for the folks he works with. His distinctive working technique is described by colleagues and musicians as ‘humorous, human and really formidable, with out destroying the feelings hidden within the notes and the rating’.
Niek Wijns’ dedication, expertise and galvanizing management make him a deserved winner of the NPO Classical Award. His work has a serious and lasting influence on the Dutch music world and is a supply of inspiration for a lot of.
