Eienne Siebens, born in Belgium. Studied double bass at the Brussels Royal Conservatory and the Accademia Musicale Chigiana in Siena. Successful performing career in Belgium and abroad. Later studied conducting under Lucas Vis and Jorma Panula. Founding artistic director, Prometheus Ensemble, 1993. Regular collaborations with Asko|Schönberg, Klangforum Wien et al. Named guest conductor, Brussels Philharmonic, 2001; principal conductor, Symphony Orchestra of Flanders since 2004. 
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