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Jane Vignery

1913 – 1974

Belgian composer and music educator

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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

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Royal Conservatory of Ghent
Also known as
Jeanne Emilie Virginie Vignery

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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

· Wikipedia: Jane Vignery

· Wikidata: Q15434583

· DBpedia: Jane Vignery

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