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Ceremony Andriessen unveiling facade sign at the Day of the Composer

Saturday, 18 June 2022   |   24:00 - 24:30

Ceremony Andriessen unveiling facade sign at the Day of the Composer

The Andriessen family of composers – Louis, his brother Jurriaan and their father Hendrik – lived in Utrecht for many years. Around 12:00, the Utrecht Alderman for Culture unveils a sign on the facade of Herenstraat 5, where the Andriessen family used to live.

Also present are city carillonneur Malgosia Fiebig, former city carillonneur Arie Abbenes and descendants of the Andriessen family. The ceremony ends around 12:30 PM.

  • Composer(s) Andriessen
Date
Jun 18 2022
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Time
12:00 - 12:30
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Location
Herenstraat 5, Utrecht
Herenstraat 5, Utrecht

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Louis Andriessen

Louis Andriessen was born in Utrecht on June 6, 1939. After an early training in composition with his father, composer Hendrik Andriessen, he continued his studies with Kees van Baaren at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague.
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