A highly regarded musicologist in Belgium, particularly for his expertise in early music, Jérôme Lejeune was born in Liège. The son of the eminent Professor Suzanne Clercx, he graduated with distinction with a degree in musicology, whilst also taking viola da gamba lessons with Wieland Kuijken. He taught the history of music for many years at the Royal Conservatoire of Liège and was a presenter on Musiq’3. His recordings for the Ricercar label, which he founded in 1980, have been acclaimed by international critics. A director of the Stavelot Festival since 1995, he is now its artistic advisor.