Background
Koopman, Ton was born on October 2, 1944 in Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands.
Koopman, Ton was born on October 2, 1944 in Zwolle, Overijssel, The Netherlands.
Graduate with distinction harpsichord solo exams, Sweelinck Conservatory, 1969. Graduate with distinction organ solo exams, Sweelinck Conservatory, 1970.
Founder, Musica da Camera, 1966-1970; founder, Musica Antiqua, 1970-1978; founder, The Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, since 1979. Professor harpsichord Royal Conservatory of Music, The Hague, The Netherlands. Principal conductor Netherlands Radio Chamber Orchestra, since 1994.
Member Royal Academy Music (honorary), Pietro Antonio Locatelli Foundation (honorary).
Married Tini Mathot; children: Charlotte, Maartje, Marieke.