Musician & Composer

    Willem van Merwijk /
    Guillermo Lago

    Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and educator. As his alter ego, Guillermo Lago, he crafts internationally celebrated compositions, blending passion and innovation in every note.

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    The Artist

    Willem van Merwijk

    Willem van Merwijk was born in 1960. At the age of 17 he decided to make a career in music and started out as a musician; playing the saxophone.

    Musician

    At the age of 25 he started arranging, first mainly for amateurs and the Aurelia Saxophone Quartet (his own chamber music ensemble) and then more and more for other professionals.

    Composer Guillermo Lago

    Guillermo Lago (1960) is musician Willem van Merwijk’s composing alter ego. His work is performed all over the world, also appearing on numerous recordings.

    Educator

    Sharing knowledge, exchanging ideas, handing over experience to a new generation.
    Born and raised in a family of teachers education has always been an important element in van Merwijk’s professional life.

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