Harry Bannink
Illustration — Harry Bannink in 1978 Harry Bannink (10 April 1929, Enschede – 19 October 1999, Bosch en Duin) was a Dutch composer, arranger and pianist. He wrote over 3,000 songs. Bannink studied at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, receiving his degree in 1946.
Harry Bannink

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- Born
- 1929 · Enschede.
- Died
- 1999 · Bosch en Duin.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of the Netherlands
- Occupation
- composer · pianist · music arranger · songwriter · writer
- Education
- Royal Conservatory of The Hague
- Honours
- Golden Harp
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Illustration — Harry Bannink in 1978 Harry Bannink (10 April 1929, Enschede – 19 October 1999, Bosch en Duin) was a Dutch composer, arranger and pianist. He wrote over 3,000 songs. Bannink studied at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, receiving his degree in 1946.
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Born at Enschede in 1929, died in Bosch en Duin in 1999.
Harry Bannink studied at Royal Conservatory of The Hague. Work by Harry Bannink is recorded in the collections of Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision. Distinctions recorded are Golden Harp.
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