Hendrik Andriessen
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Summary
Hendrik Andriessen was born on September 17, 1892[1], in Haarlem[2]. He died on April 12, 1981[3], in Haarlem[4]. He worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music educator[7], organist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (170 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Heemstede[11]
- Father: Nicolaas Hendrik Andriessen[12]
- Mother: Gesine Vester[13]
- Child: Jurriaan Andriessen[14], Louis Andriessen[15], Caecilia Andriessen[16], Nico Andriessen[17], Heleen Andriessen[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[19]
- Native language: Dutch[20]
- Occupation: conductor[21]
- Employer: Royal Conservatory of The Hague[22], Radboud University[23]
- Educated at: Royal Conservatory of The Hague[24]
- Notable work: Variaties en fuga op een thema van Johann Kuhnau[25], Symphonic Etude[26], Symphony No. 3[27]
- Award received: Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Genre: classical music[30]
- Commons category: Hendrik Andriessen[31]
- Family name: Andriessen[32]
- Given name: Hendrik[33]
- Instrument: organ[34]
- Described by source: Brief Biographical Dictionary of Foreign Composers[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[36]
- Sibling: Willem Andriessen[37], Mari Andriessen[38], Johanna Cecilia Andriessen[39]
- Related category: Category:Compositions by Hendrik Andriessen[40]
Why It Matters
Hendrik Andriessen has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Hendrik Andriessen born?
Hendrik Andriessen's place of birth was Haarlem[2].
Where did Hendrik Andriessen die?
Hendrik Andriessen died in Haarlem[4].
Who were Hendrik Andriessen's parents?
Hendrik Andriessen's father was Nicolaas Hendrik Andriessen[12]. Hendrik Andriessen's mother was Gesine Vester[13].
What did Hendrik Andriessen do for work?
Hendrik Andriessen worked as a composer[5], musicologist[6], music educator[7], organist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Hendrik Andriessen go to school?
Hendrik Andriessen was educated at Royal Conservatory of The Hague[24].
What awards did Hendrik Andriessen receive?
Honors received include Prijs van de Stichting Kunstenaarsverzet[28].