About Jan Wijn
Lived 1934 – 2022 (aged 88). Jan Wijn was a Dutch pianist, composer, music educator and piano teacher.
Jan Wijn (19 May 1934 – 12 July 2022) was a Dutch pianist and pedagogue.
Wijn studied at the Amsterdam Conservatory under Cornelius Berkhout, where he received his diploma in 1955. He then studied under Béla Síki in Switzerland and Alicia de Larrocha in Spain. In 1960, Jan Wijn won first place in the "concours van Ourense" (international piano competition in Ourense (Spain)). Up to 1975 Jan Wijn had an international as well as national career. Problems with his right hand caused him to retire from 1976 to 1997, although he continued to play with only his left hand and eventually regained full mobility.
His students included Ronald Brautigam, Wibi Soerjadi, Hans Eijsackers, Paolo Giacometti, Frank Peters, Folke Nauta, Miguel Ituarte, Lucas & Arthur Jussen, and Nino Gvetadze.
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Who was Jan Wijn?
Dutch pianist (1934–2022)
When was Jan Wijn born?
Jan Wijn was born on 19 May 1934 in Amsterdam.
When did Jan Wijn die?
Jan Wijn died on 12 July 2022 in Soest.
What was Jan Wijn's occupation?
Jan Wijn was a pianist, composer, music educator and piano teacher.
What nationality was Jan Wijn?
Jan Wijn was Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jan Wijn. https://biography.guide/jan-wijn/
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