About René Gerber
Lived 1908 – 2006 (aged 98). René Gerber was a Swiss composer.
René Gerber (29 June 1908; Travers, Switzerland – 21 October 2006; Bevaix) was a Swiss composer. A student of Paul Dukas and Nadia Boulanger, among others, he taught at the Collège Latin (Neuchâtel) and became the director of the Conservatoire de Musique de Neuchâtel.
An exponent of neoclassicism and “French clarity”, his compositions follow traditional forms. He composed symphonic music (including the orchestral suite "The Old Farmer's Almanach"), 15 concertos, chamber music, vocal music, piano music, a work for organ, two operas inspired by Shakespeare plays (Romeo and Juliet, Midsummer Night’s Dream).
The vast majority of his works, which currently represent more than twenty albums, have been produced and published by the Swiss label VDE-GALLO Records.
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 René Gerber's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped René Gerber's
Frequently asked questions
Who was René Gerber?
Swiss composer (1908-2006)
When was René Gerber born?
René Gerber was born on 29 June 1908 in Travers.
When did René Gerber die?
René Gerber died on 21 October 2006 in Bevaix.
What was René Gerber's occupation?
René Gerber was a composer.
What nationality was René Gerber?
René Gerber was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). René Gerber. https://biography.guide/rene-gerber/
MLA: "René Gerber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rene-gerber/.
Chicago: "René Gerber." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/rene-gerber/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC