Piet Kee

Dutch organist and composer

Piet Kee - Dutch organist and composer
Born

August 30th, 1927
97 years ago

Died

2018
7 years ago — 91 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Netherlands

Links & References

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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