On September 14, violinist and CvA alumnus Filipe Fernandes auditioned succesfully to become assistant principal second violin with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. Head of Strings Kees Koemans calls Fernandes' win a success story: 'The competition was fierce, he did an incredible job.'
Filipe Fernandes had a fine student career at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. After the preparatory year, he did a Bachelor's in Violin after which he graduated with a Master's in Violin in 2021. The Conservatorium van Amsterdam wishes Filipe all the best with the Radio Philharmonic Orchestra.