Davur Juul Magnussen

Davur Juul Magnussen is a Faroe Islander Trombonist who lives in Scotland

Davur Juul Magnussen, second from left.

He is an especially notable trombonist and Musician thanks to his appointment to the Pincipal Trombone chair of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra at the age of only 22. He is considered to be one of the finest trombonists of his genreation

Work
Davur is currently a student at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Scoltand's busiest performing arts venue and one of the UK's top cultural institutions. Davur is studying for a Bachelor of Music degree.

His current teacher is former RSNO Principal trombone player Lance Green.

The new RSNO Principal trombone player  is Davur himself who accepted the post after a trial period with the orchestra. He is set to replace his teacher in this post at the start of the 2008/2009 season.

This makes the 22-year-old Davur the youngest RSNO member and is one of many young players in the orchestra including new 1st Oboeist Emmanuel Laville. .

History
Davur had initially intended to study the saxophone but ended up having to play the trombone.

Although the trombone was not Davur's instrument of choice he has florished as a trombonist and is now considered to be one of the finest players of his generation