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Bernard Foccroulle

b. 1953

Organist and composer

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Born 1953. Bernard Foccroulle is a Belgian organist, composer, conductor, university teacher, musician and opera director.

Bernard Charles M. E. Th. Foccroulle (born 23 November 1953) is a Belgian organist, composer, conductor and opera director.

Biography He was born in Liège and studied at the Conservatoire de Liège. Initially, he became known as a member of the Ricercar Consort. He was president of the Jeunesses musicales, and in 1992, he was named director of the Théâtre royal de la Monnaie.

Works Resonance (for pipe and electronic organ), 1976 Acousmie (for organ and synthesizer), 1980 Tiento de diversos modes, 1982 Sinforuen (for organ, bells and percussion), 1984 Capriccio, 1986

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Royal Conservatory of Liège
Employers
Royal Conservatory of Liège, Royal Conservatory of Brussels
Awards
Officer of the Walloon Merit; Honorary citizen of Brussels; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold; Officer of Arts and Letters; Officer of the Legion of Honour; Honorary doctorate from the Université de Montréal; International Opera Award; Honorary doctor of the Aix-Marseille University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bernard Foccroulle?

Organist and composer

When was Bernard Foccroulle born?

Bernard Foccroulle was born on 23 November 1953 in Liège.

What is Bernard Foccroulle's occupation?

Bernard Foccroulle is an organist, composer, conductor, university teacher, musician and opera director.

What nationality is Bernard Foccroulle?

Bernard Foccroulle is Belgian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernard Foccroulle

· Wikidata: Q377768

· DBpedia: Bernard Foccroulle

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