Gerard Hengeveld

Dutch pianist and composer

Gerard Hengeveld - Artists & Creatives born 1910
Born

1910
115 years ago

Died
Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

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Pianist, composer, and educator contributed significantly to contemporary classical music. Worked with various ensembles and orchestras, emphasizing the importance of education in music. Composed numerous works that explored innovative techniques and expressions in piano performance. Served as a professor, shaping future generations of musicians and composers.

Composed significant contemporary works

Educated numerous students in music

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