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Wim Becu (Trombone) |
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Born: 1959 - Berchem, Antwerp, Belgium |
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The Belgian trombonist and sackbut player, Wim Becu, studied at the Koninklijk Vlaams Conservatorium Antwerpen & Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag with Charles Toet (1977-1978); and Koninklijk Vlaams Muziekconservatoirum Antwerpen with K. Smith (1979-83).
In 1980 Wim Becu began a long-lasting collaboration with the Huelgas Ensemble and Paul Van Nevel. Since 1985 bass is the regular bass sackbut player of Concerto Palatino (Director: Bruce Dickey). His great passion for the music and his ever-increasing enthusiasm quickly made him one of the most prominent performers in many international ensembles and orchestras. He performs on almost every historical trombone, and his repertoire stretches from the Middle Ages to the Romantic era. For almost a quarter of a century he has worked alongside such great names as Philippe Herreweghe, Jos van Immerseel, René Jacobs, Konrad Junghänel, Ton Koopman, Sigiswald Kuijken, Gustav Leonhardt, Andrew Parrott, Philippe Pierlot, Jordi Savall, Masaaki Suzuki and Bruce Dickey. During this time he has recorded more than 170 CD's.
With the founding of Oltremontano in January 1993, Wim Becu created his own platform and studio for historic brass instruments. Over recent years he has not only devoted himself to the research and exploration of 16th and 17th century music but has expanded his interest and activities to the development of historical trombones in 19th century repertoire.
Wim Becu has taught as Professor of historical trombone/early brass ensemble at Académie de l'art de la musique in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Belgium (since September 2004); Teacher of of historical trombone/chamber music at University of the Arts Bremen (since October 2010); Guest Teacher Baroque trombone at Koninklijk Conservatorium Den Haag (since 2020); and at the Musikhochschule in Köln as well as giving master-classes. He currently lives in Heide, Antwerpen, Belgium. |
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Sources:
Concerto Palatino Website
Wim Becu profiles on Facebook & LinkedIn
Bits & pieces from other sources
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (August 2026) |
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Recordings of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works |
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Conductor |
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Wim Becu |
Conductor |
Festiwal Bachowski Świdnica [F26-02] (2026, Video): BWV 2, BWV 4 |
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Philippe Herreweghe |
Trombone |
Member of Collegium Vocale Gent
[C-15] (2001-2002, 2-CD): CD-1: BWV 91, BWV 121, BWV 133
[C-16] (2003, CD/MP3): BWV 38 |
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Ton Koopman |
Trombone |
Member of Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra:
Complete Cantatas Vol. 1 (1994, 3-CD): CD-1: BWV 21, BWV 131, BWV 21; CD-2: BWV 106, BWV 196, BWV 71, BWV 150; CD-3: BWV 31], BWV 185, BWV 4
Complete Cantatas Vol. 7 (1994, 3-CD): CD-1: BWV 25, BWV 95, BWV 144, BWV 67, BWV 24; CD-2: BWV 136, BWV 184, BWV 105, BWV 148; CD-3: BWV 147, BWV 181, BWV 173
Complete Cantatas Vol. 8 (1998, 3-CD): CD-1: BWV 65, BWV 89, BWV 60, BWV 83, BWV 89a Appendix; CD-2: BWV 40, BWV 46, BWV 64, BWV 167; CD-3: BWV 109, BWV 81, BWV 77, BWV 90 |
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Theótime Langlois de Swarte |
Trombone |
Member of Akademia Bachowska:
Festiwal Bachowski Świdnica [F26-01] (2026, Video): BWV 1, BWV 3 |
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Stephan MacLeod |
Trombone |
Member of Gli Angeli Genève:
[CD-1] (2011, CD/MP3): BWV 2,
[CD-2] (2017, CD/MP3): BWV 135 |
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Masaaki Suzuki |
Trombone |
Member of Concerto Palatino:
Member of Bach Collegium Japan:
Cantatas Vol. 1 (1995, CD/MP3): BWV 4
Member of Concerto Palatino:
Cantatas Vol. 12 (1999, CD/MP3): BWV 21 (1723 version), BWV 147
Cantatas Vol. 13 (1999, CD/MP3): BWV 64, BWV 25
Cantatas Vol. 29 (2004, SACD/MP3): BWV 2, BWV 3, BWV 38, BWV 135 |
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Links to other Sites |
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Wim Becu (Concerto Palatino)
Wim Becu on LinkedIn
Wim Becu on Facebook |
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