Josef Suilen studied at the Music Conservatory of Amsterdam: Clarinet and Orchestral Conducting. Graduated with the highest distinction, Cum Laude.

Further studies: Bernard Haitink, London, Carlos Kleiber, Frans Brüggen, Mozarteum, Salzburg, Accademia Musicale Chigiana, Siena.

Josef is living in the Netherlands and over the years gained a great deal of knowledge and experience with major symphony orchestras and renowned soloists in various European countries, Istanbul and China.

Recently Josef was decorated with the Plaquette of Honour of the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra for his work with the orchestra.

In 2023 Josef has established a new chamber orchestra in the Netherlands with top musicians from orchestras from all over Europe, called COoL, Chamber Orchestra of Limburg. Its launch has caused huge enthusiasm among the press and audiences. More can be found at www.chamberorchestraoflimburg.com.