About Frédéric Devreese
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 91). Frédéric Devreese was a Belgian conductor, composer, film score composer, musician and conductor (music).
Frédéric Devreese (2 June 1929 – 28 September 2020) was a Belgian composer of mostly orchestral, chamber and piano works that have been performed throughout the world; he was also active as a conductor. Devreese is known for his film scores, including Benvenuta by André Delvaux and The Cruel Embrace by Marion Hänsel.
Career Born in Amsterdam, Devreese received his first musical training from his father, the composer-conductor (1893–1972). He died of cancer.
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Who was Frédéric Devreese?
Belgian composer (1929-2020)
When was Frédéric Devreese born?
Frédéric Devreese was born on 2 June 1929 in Amsterdam.
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Frédéric Devreese died on 28 September 2020 in Brussels.
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Frédéric Devreese was a conductor, composer, film score composer, musician and conductor (music).
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Frédéric Devreese was Belgian.
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