Gerard Hengeveld

Pianist

Birthday December 7, 1910

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Netherlands

DEATH DATE Oct 28, 2001 (90)

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About

Classical artist known for creating study material for the piano and for his frequent concerts at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw.

Before Fame

He studied at the Conservatory of Music in Amsterdam and was awarded the Prix d'excellence in the early 1930s.

Trivia

He was named Knight of the Order of Oranje Nassau in 1975.

Family Life

His family recognized his talents, and he began performing with orchestras while he was still a teenager.

Associated With

He was a respected interpreter of Johann Sebastian Bach's compositions for piano and harpsichord.