Robert Heppener (9 August 1925 in Amsterdam – 25 August 2009 in Bergen[1]), also known as Bob Heppener,[2] was a Dutch composer.[3] He was among the most important Dutch composers of the 20th century.[4]
Robert Heppener | |
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 Robert Heppener hands a wind instrument to Minister Klompé (27 April 1970) | |
| Born | 9 August 1925 |
| Died | 25 August 2009 (aged 84) Bergen, Netherlands |
| Occupation | composer |
Early life and education
editHeppener was born in Amsterdam on 9 August 1925. He studied composition with Bertus van Lier and piano with Jan Odé and Johan van den Boogert[5] at the Amsterdam Conservatory.[6]
Career
editHeppener taught piano and music theory at the Rotterdam Music School. After leaving Rotterdam, he went to Amsterdam, where he taught music theory and composition at the Muzieklyceum. In his later years, he taught composition at the Conservatory of Music in Maastricht.[1]
Death
editHeppener died on 25 August 2009, at the age of 84.
References
edit- ^ a b "Robert Heppener". Donemus. 2 March 2017. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ^ "Robert Heppener passed away". NRC. Aug 26, 2009. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023.
- ^ Vernon Kidd (March 15, 1998). "SPRING-SUMMER '98; 'Happy Birthday' and Variations". The New York Times. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023.
- ^ Jeroen Janssen (October 9, 2019). "Robert Heppener Memorial Concert to be held in the Kopermolen". De Limburger.
- ^ Jochem Valkenburg (August 26, 2009). "Sincere music trumps innovation". NRC. Archived from the original on January 26, 2023.
- ^ Jolande van der Klis (2000). The Essential Guide to Dutch Music: 100 Composers and Their Work. Amsterdam University Press. ISBN 978-90-5356-460-8.