John Fellerich, Assistant conductor
John was born in September 1943, and joined the HMD in 1955 as a clarinet player. Later, he studied the bassoon at the national music academy Metz (France) where he obtained a first price and the "Prix d'Excellence" in bassoon as well as a first price in chamber music. As assistant conductor, he was one of the founders of the first youth band in 1969. Furthermore, John was hired as temporary help on a more or less regular basis by the RTL symphony orchestra (today's Philharmonic Orchestra of Luxembourg, OPL). Moreover, he taught musical theory and bassoon at the school of music of Dudelange. Many of the current members of the HMD, including Marc Meyers, laid the foundations for their musical career in his solfeggio classes. Today, John is enjoying two things: retirement and playing difficult stuff.