Jaap ter Linden

Dutch Baroque Cellist and Conductor

Jaap ter Linden is a renowned Dutch cellist, viola da gamba player, and conductor with a prolific career in the world of baroque and classical music. He has made significant contributions to the field of historically informed performance, a movement that seeks to play music as it was intended at the time it was written, using period instruments and techniques. Ter Linden was a founding member of the influential baroque ensemble Musica da Camera and later became a member of the Orchestra of the Eighteenth Century. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with many esteemed musicians and ensembles, and has recorded extensively. His discography includes works by composers such as Bach, Vivaldi, and Mozart. Ter Linden is also known for his expertise in chamber music, often performing and recording with small ensembles that showcase his skill on the cello and viola da gamba.