I studied clarinet with Armand Angster at the National Conservatorium in Strasbourg and musicology at the University of Strasbourg.

I continued my studies with Eric Hoeprich at the Royal Conservatory the Hague where I specialized in historical clarinets, obtaining my performance diploma in 1996.

I have played with numerous leading orchestras among them : Concerto Köln,  Anima Eterna (Jos van Immerseel),  Orchestre des Champs Elysées (Ph. Herreweghe),  Kölner Akademie (Michael Willems),  Amsterdam Barok et Tafel Musik (Toronto) under renowned conductors such as Daniel Harding, René Jacobs, Ton Koopman, Bruno Weil.

I have toured extensively in Europe, Canada, Turkey and the U.S.A and can be heard on many recordings for companies such as Deutsche Grammophon and Harmonia Mundi.

As a soloist I can be heard on prize winning recordings such as Vivaldi „ Concerti con molti Strumenti"(Verany) and the „Sinfonia Concertante" by Josef Myslivecek (Deutsche Grammophon).

I am committed to the discovery of unknown repertoire from the 18th to 20th century. During my many years of research in libraries all over the world I have built a collection of newly discovered pieces which I am striving to reintroduce in to today's concert life.

Philippe Castejon