Wim Henderickx

Composer

Birthday March 17, 1962

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Lier, Belgium

DEATH DATE Dec 18, 2022 (60)

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About

Belgian composer known for his work in contemporary classical music. His music contains influences from Indian classical music, African music, and Eastern philosophy. One of his best known works is his Tantric Cycle.

Before Fame

He attended the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp, IRCAM, and the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.

Trivia

He was awarded the Prize for Contemporary Music Flanders-Québec in 1993. In 2015, he became a member of the Royal Flemish Academy of Belgium for Science and the Arts. He has also found success on Spotify, and by January 2023 his following had reached over 1,000 monthly listeners. 

Family Life

He was born in Lier, Belgium

Associated With

He has been influenced by Russian composer Igor Stravinsky.