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Composer Performer

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Romantic

 

 

Contemporary

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Choral

 

 

Opera

 

Henk de Vlieger is a Dutch composer and arranger who was born on June 28, 1953, in Terneuzen, Netherlands. He grew up in a musical family, with his father being a conductor and his mother a pianist. De Vlieger started playing the piano at a young age and later learned to play the trumpet and the French horn. De Vlieger studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory, where he received his degree in trumpet and music theory. He then went on to study composition with Klaas de Vries and conducting with Edo de Waart. After completing his studies, he worked as a trumpet player in various orchestras, including the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra and the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, de Vlieger also began composing and arranging music. He is best known for his arrangements of works by other composers, particularly his orchestration of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." This arrangement, which was first performed by the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra in 1991, has become one of de Vlieger's most famous works. De Vlieger's other notable arrangements include his orchestration of Ravel's "Ma Mère l'Oye" and his arrangement of Wagner's "Ring Cycle" for wind ensemble. He has also composed original works, including his "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra" and his "Symphony No. 1." De Vlieger's music is characterized by its lush harmonies and colorful orchestration. He often draws inspiration from nature and the visual arts, and his music is known for its evocative imagery. His arrangements of other composers' works are particularly notable for their ability to bring out new colors and textures in the original music. In addition to his work as a composer and arranger, de Vlieger has also been active as a conductor. He has conducted numerous orchestras, including the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra, the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra. De Vlieger has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the Johan Wagenaar Prize for his "Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra" and the Edison Classical Music Award for his recording of Mussorgsky's "Pictures at an Exhibition." He has also been awarded the Order of Orange-Nassau, a prestigious honor in the Netherlands. Overall, Henk de Vlieger is a highly respected composer and arranger who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. His lush harmonies and colorful orchestration have earned him a devoted following, and his arrangements of other composers' works have become beloved classics in their own right.

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