Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | July 7, 1914 |
Birth Place | Netherlands |
Age | 106 YEARS OLD |
Died On | May 26, 1993 (age 78) |
Birth Sign | Cancer |
Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
A nervous disorder in his right hand prompted him to create left-handed arrangements of over 80 pieces.
Before Fame
He took piano from Egbert Veen and Ulferts Schults and studied composition and conducting with Sem Dresden.
Trivia
He was an advocate of contemporary Dutch music, especially after becoming musical Director of the Dutch Broadcasting Foundation.
Family Life
He died where he had been born: in Amsterdam.
Associated With
He and Patricia Paay, both from the Netherlands, became known for their contributions to the musical arts.