David Rey

David Rey is a Professor of Trombone at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels since 2018, previously teaching at Haute école de musique de Lausanne (HEM) during 2012/13. An internationally acclaimed orchestral musician, he served as solo trombonist of the Brussels Philharmonic (2008-2023) and performed under legendary conductors including Levine, Rostropovich, and Gergiev.

His educational background includes:

• Degree in socio-economics
• Graduate of Geneva Conservatory of Music (HEM) with first prize of virtuosity (2001)
• Orchestral musician degree (2002)
• Pedagogic master (teaching diploma) (2003)

Rey's expertise spans Trombone Performance, Music Education, Classical Music, Contemporary Music Theatre, Early Music, and Jazz. He is renowned for versatility across solo, chamber, and orchestral settings, premiering dedicated compositions and performing transcriptions of non-trombone repertoire. His Bach Artist affiliation since 2014 reflects technical mastery.

His distinguished awards include:

• Ernst Göhner Award
• Irene Dénériaz Award
• Valais Championship All-Categories Champion (1995)
• Swiss National Trombone Champion (1996)
• First Prize with Distinction from Jeunesses Musicales (1996)
• Semifinalist at Porcia Competition (2000)
• First Prize at Riddes Competition (2003)

As an educator since age 17, Rey mentors students of all levels with emphasis on practical experience. His international reputation stems from masterclasses exploring diverse musical boundaries, from brass bands to symphony orchestras. He founded the Geneva Brass Quintet and maintains active performance-teaching balance between Brussels and Switzerland.

Rey collaborates with leading ensembles including Verbier Festival Orchestra (2002-2007) and has held principal positions with Durban Orchestra (2003-2004) and Malmö Opera (2006). His equipment features custom Bach 42GH trombone with Servette modifications.