About
Conductor who became known for his mastery of Johann Sebastian Bach's oeuvre.
Before Fame
He established the Collegium Vocale Ghent in 1970 and conducted the ensemble.
Trivia
His Parisian ensemble, La Chapelle Royale, specialized in works from France's Golden Age of music.
Family Life
He was born in Ghent, Belgium.
Associated With
His piano teacher at the Ghent Conservatory was Marcel Gazelle, who also served as Yehudi Menuhin's accompanist.
