About Jane Vignery
Lived 1913 – 1974 (aged 61). Jane Vignery was a Belgian composer and music educator.
Jeanne Emilie Virginie Vignery (11 April 1913 – 15 August 1974) was a Belgian composer, teacher, and violinist who published her compositions under the name "Jane Vignery." She is best remembered today for her Sonata for Horn and Piano, opus 7.
Life and career Vignery was born in Ghent. Her father was an engineer. Her mother and grandfather composed music and gave Vignery her first music lessons. Vignery went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, the Ecole Normale de Musique in Paris, and with Nadia Boulanger, Jacques de la Presle, and Paul Dukas.
Vignery was nominated for the Prix de Rome in 1941. In 1942, the Royal Belgian Academy awarded her the Prix Emile Mathieu for her Sonata for Horn and Piano. Her compositions included:
Chamber
Sonata for Horn and Piano, opus 7 Sonata for Violin, opus 8
Orchestra
La Fille de Jephte (solo voice and orchestra) Vision de Guerre
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jane Vignery's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jane Vignery's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jane Vignery?
Belgian composer and music educator
When was Jane Vignery born?
Jane Vignery was born on 11 April 1913 in Ghent.
When did Jane Vignery die?
Jane Vignery died on 15 August 1974 in Luttre.
What was Jane Vignery's occupation?
Jane Vignery was a composer and music educator.
What nationality was Jane Vignery?
Jane Vignery was Belgian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jane Vignery. https://biography.guide/jane-vignery/
MLA: "Jane Vignery." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jane-vignery/.
Chicago: "Jane Vignery." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jane-vignery/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:16 UTC