New scholarship holder in trombone

With passion and tonal diversity: our new scholarship holder in trombone is 20-year-old Italian Francesco Maffei.
He is currently studying for his bachelor’s degree with Ian Bousfield at the Bern University of the Arts.
Six candidates auditioned at the Orchestra Center. The three-member jury was impressed by the outstanding performances. Francesco Maffei impressed the jury with his extremely sensitive playing, his tonal diversity, and his passionate commitment.
We are very much looking forward to working with and supporting this exceptional young trombonist.
Francesco will be performing as a soloist at one of our Young Artist Matinees at the Konzerthaus Dortmund during the 2026/27 concert season!