Jacques Van Oortmerssen has been played on NTS shows including Open Hand Real Flames , with Allegro Ma Non Troppo (Streichquartett D Moll KV 417 b, Transcription 18th c.) first played on 16 February 2022.

Jacques van Oortmerssen began his musical studies at the Rotterdam Conservatory, studying the organ with André Verwoerd and the piano with Elly Salomé. He earned the distinction ‘cum laude’ for his final examination and was given a special prize for improvisation. Between 1974 and 1976 he studied with Marie-Claire Alain in Paris.

He was awarded the Prix d’Excellence in 1976.

In 1977 he received his degree as a piano soloist, and in…