Michael H. J. van der Sloot is a versatile Canadian musician who has collaborated with world-renowned artists and ensembles as both a composer and a cellist. A former student of cellists Hans Jørgen Jensen, Andrés Díaz, and John Kadz, Mr. van der Sloot holds graduate degrees from prestigious music schools in both cello performance and composition.  Alongside his engagements as a performer and composer, Mr. van der Sloot also enjoys a busy teaching career.  He plays a 2010 cello made by Wayne Burak.