About François Héraly
Lived 1856 – 1920 (aged 63–64). François Héraly was a Belgian conductor, clarinetist and music educator.
J. A. François Héraly (1856 – between 20 and 22 July 1920) was a Canadian clarinetist, bandmaster, and music educator of Belgian birth. Born in the small town of Flavin near Namur, Héraly began studying music privately in 1867 in Brussels. He entered the Namur Conservatory in 1873 where he was a member of the regimental band. In 1877 he matriculated to the Royal Conservatory of Liège and after completing his studies there directed bands in Belgium, France, Switzerland, and Algeria.
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Who was François Héraly?
Canadian music educator
When was François Héraly born?
François Héraly was born in 1856 in Namur.
When did François Héraly die?
François Héraly died on 22 July 1920 in Montreal.
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François Héraly was a conductor, clarinetist and music educator.
What nationality was François Héraly?
François Héraly was Belgian.
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