About Víctor
A Life in Music
From Santander to Helsinki — the story of an international trombone soloist shaped by world-class orchestras, legendary conductors, and a lifelong passion for teaching.
2008 · Santander, Spain
The Beginning
Born in Santander, Spain, Víctor began his musical journey at the age of 9 at the Conservatorio de Jesús de Monasterio — one of the north's finest music schools. From his very first steps on stage, it became clear that music was not a hobby — it was a calling.
His early years were defined by relentless daily practice, regional competitions, and a growing fascination with the trombone's expressive power. At just 13, he won his first international prize — the beginning of a competition career that would continue across Europe.
2018 – 2022 · Amsterdam
Conservatorium van Amsterdam
At 18, Víctor moved to Amsterdam to study at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam — one of Europe's leading conservatories — under world-renowned trombonist Jörgen van Rijen. He graduated with a 9.5 / 10 and was awarded the Extraordinary Prize for Outstanding Graduation.
During his four years in Amsterdam, he participated in the Nederlands Jeugdorkest (NJO) for four consecutive seasons, the Lucerne Festival Academy (2021), and launched his international solo career — performing across Europe and winning at the Italian Brass Week.
2023 – 2025
Berlin Philharmonic
Karajan Academy
Selected as an Academist at the Karajan Academy of the Berlin Philharmonic — one of the most prestigious orchestral training programmes in the world — Víctor participated in over 20 projectsacross two seasons, performing on the stages of the Philharmonie alongside the world's finest musicians.
During his time in Berlin, he had the privilege of working under more than 15 world-renowned conductors including Gustavo Dudamel, Zubin Mehta, Daniel Barenboim, Sir Simon Rattle, and Kirill Petrenko — an experience that profoundly shaped his artistry.
20+
BPO Projects
2
Seasons
15+
World-Class Conductors
Berlin · Helsinki · Amsterdam · Taipei
With the Masters
Gustavo Dudamel
Berliner Philharmoniker
Sir Simon Rattle
Berliner Philharmoniker
Klaus Mäkelä
After Concert · Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
Yannick Nézet-Séguin
After Concert · Berliner Philharmoniker
Joseph Alessi
Taipei Music Festival and Academy
Esteban Batallan
Taipei Music Festival and Academy
Fabio Luisi
Taipei Music Festival and Academy
Pekka Kuusisto
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
“Tell me who you surround yourself with, and I will tell you who you are.”
Growing up and training in music, I always sought to be surrounded by the finest musicians, the greatest personalities, and the most influential figures of our era in the world of classical music.
2025 – Present
Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra
Principal Trombone
Appointed Principal Trombone of the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra — one of Finland's most prestigious ensembles — Víctor leads the trombone section across a broad symphonic repertoire. Based at the Musiikkitalo, he performs alongside some of the world's finest musicians in Helsinki's iconic concert hall.
Beyond Helsinki, he is regularly invited as guest principal with orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and the Finnish Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Book Orchestral Engagement
Online Community
Global Brass Collective
Víctor is the founder of the Global Brass Collective — an online community of over 100 musicians from every corner of the world.