André Waignein
André Waignein (28 January 1942 – 22 November 2015) was a Belgian composer, conductor, trumpeter, and musicologist. He is well known for his symphonies with over six hundred compositions at the time of his death. Waignein's symphonies were known to be lively and upbeat, and they reflected his character.
Also recorded as Andre Waignein
André Waignein
- Name
- André Waignein
- Birthplace
- Belgium
- Born
- 28 January 1942
- Died
- 22 November 2015
- Occupation
- Composer, musician, Professor
- Nationality
- Belgium.
- Fields
- music, wind music and concert band.
- Education
- Royal Conservatory of Brussels.
- Known for
- Alternances, Country Suite and Dunamis.
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André Waignein (28 January 1942 – 22 November 2015) was a Belgian composer, conductor, trumpeter, and musicologist. He is well known for his symphonies with over six hundred compositions at the time of his death. Waignein's symphonies were known to be lively and upbeat, and they reflected his character.
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Biography
He was a professor at the Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles and a director at the Conservatoire de Tournai He wrote under the pseudonyms of Rita Defoort (the name of his wife), Rob Ares, Luc Gistel, Roland Kernen, and Larry Foster.
André Waignein studied at Royal Conservatory of Brussels. The field of work recorded is music, wind music and concert band. Employment is recorded with Royal Conservatory of Brussels and Conservatoire de Tournai. Works named in the authority record are Alternances, Country Suite and Dunamis.
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Key facts
• Name — André Waignein • Birthplace — Belgium • Born — 28 January 1942 • Died — 22 November 2015 • Occupation — Composer, musician, Professor
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
He also worked under the names Rita Defoort, Rob Ares and Luc Gistel. The authorities additionally record the heading Andre Waignein.
Career and activity
Career and activity
André Waignein worked in music, wind music and concert band. He was employed by Royal Conservatory of Brussels and Conservatoire de Tournai.
Identity
Identity
André Waignein is recorded as conductor, trumpeter, composer, musicologist and university teacher.
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Life and career
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2015
André Waignein died at Mouscron.
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