Jorge oraison biography

Jan Bartlema was born in Zwolle in The Netherlands. He grew up in a musical family where both classical and world music were listened to. After starting with flute lessons Jan finally choose to focus on the guitar.

Jan studied at the music conservatories of Zwolle and Enschede under Pieter van der Staak and Jorge Oraison respectively.

During his training he also undertook a number of master classes by John Mills, among others.

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After the music conservatory he furthered his training with Czech Guitarist Milan Zelenka in Prague, with whom he collaborated on various concerts and radio performances in both The Czech Republic and The Netherlands. Additionally Jan performed as soloist in various other European countries, Canada, USA and China.

Along with solo recitals and guitar concerts, Jan has frequently performed with Orchestras (like Rodrigo – concierto de Aranjuez , Castelnuovo Tedesco – concerto in D and the premiere of the guitar concerto by Annette Kruisbrink) guitar