Jan Van der Roost

Belgian composer
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Summary

Jan Van der Roost was born on March 1, 1956[1], in Duffel[2]. He died in Belgium[3]. He worked as a conductor[4], composer[5], musicologist[6], music arranger[7], and music teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Belgium[9]
  • Occupation: musician[10]
  • Field of work: music[11]
  • Educated at: Royal Conservatory of Ghent[12]
  • Student: Bert Appermont[13]
  • Notable work: Avalon[14], Puszta -Four Gipsydances-[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Genre: wind music[17]
  • Given name: Jan[18]
  • Start of work period: 1982[19]

FAQs

Where was Jan Van der Roost born?

Jan Van der Roost was born in Duffel[2].

Where did Jan Van der Roost die?

Jan Van der Roost passed away in Belgium[3].

What did Jan Van der Roost do for work?

Jan Van der Roost worked as a conductor[4], composer[5], musicologist[6], music arranger[7], and music teacher[8].

Where did Jan Van der Roost go to school?

Jan Van der Roost was educated at Royal Conservatory of Ghent[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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