Johannes Verhulst
Dutch composer and conductor
Born
Died
1891
134 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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Born in the Netherlands, a significant contributor to Dutch music in the 19th century. Served as a conductor and was instrumental in the establishment of a national musical identity. Composed a range of works including operas, orchestral pieces, and choral music. Contributed to the promotion of choral and orchestral music in Dutch culture and served as the director of the Koninklijk Conservatorium in The Hague.
Composed the opera 'De drie wensen'
Conducted the Nederlandsche Opera
Served as director of the Koninklijk Conservatorium
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