Piet Kee
Dutch organist and composer
Born
Died
2018
7 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Netherlands
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An accomplished organist and composer, the individual demonstrated expertise in organ music and composition throughout a long career. The organist held significant positions including titular organist of the Grote of Sint-Bonaventurakerk and served as a professor of organ at the Amsterdam Conservatory. Compositions spanned various forms including choral and instrumental works, featuring intricate modal structures and rich harmonic language. The individual was involved with the adaptation of historical organ music and served as a valuable educator in the field of organ performance.
Served as titular organist of the Grote of Sint-Bonaventurakerk
Held a professorship at the Amsterdam Conservatory
Composed notable choral and instrumental works
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