Nicolas Draps

Nicolas Draps is an accomplished violinist and music educator with extensive experience in various roles. Currently serving as a Professor of Violin and Chamber Music at Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles since September 2017, Nicolas also performs as a 1st Violinist with Mannheimer Philharmoniker and engages with Kaléïdoscopes Ensemble as a jazz violinist. As part of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie-Liège, Nicolas holds the position of Violoniste tuttiste supplémentaire. Additionally, Nicolas has a passion for electric violin performance and composition, collaborating with "Landscape Magazine." Since 2006, Nicolas has also contributed to Ars Machina ASBL and operates as a photographer specializing in portrait and event photography. Educational background includes degrees from the Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles and Hochschule für Musik Detmold, highlighting achievements in violin and music.