Jonathan Jakshøj

My education: 

DKDM (Copenhagen), SDMK in Odense and an exchange at CNSM in Paris.

My favourite musical composition: 

Difficult to choose, but the works of Richard Strauss means a lot to me and are always meaningful to perform. But there are many more, and luckily a lot of our core repertoire here is really great music. 

My greatest musical experience:

My two summer tours with the European Union Youth Orchestra, as well as my summer at the Lucerne Festival academy, were great experiences. My first opera in the pit with the Royal Danish Orchestra – Salome by Richard Strauss, is also a cherished memory. 

My most memorable/funny/unusual experience in the Kapel: 

All of the great times with my colleagues in the percussion and timpani section!

When I’m not playng in the Kapel:

 I like to spend time with my girlfriend and friends. I also like to play chamber music and are always trying to plan the next opportunity to perform some.