Jeanne Colin-De Clerck
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Jeanne Albertine Colin-De Clerck (born 9 January 1924) is a Belgian composer who also uses the name Jeanne Colin. She was born in Brussels
, Belgium
, and studied at Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels. After completing her education, she began to compose without formal instruction. She took a position teaching at the Music Academy in Anderlecht
, married composer Georges Colin
and has two sons and two daughters. She sometimes collaborates with her husband.
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
, and studied at Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels. After completing her education, she began to compose without formal instruction. She took a position teaching at the Music Academy in Anderlecht
Anderlecht
Anderlecht is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region.There are several historically and architecturally distinct districts within the Anderlecht municipality.-Pronunciation:* Dutch: * French:...
, married composer Georges Colin
Georges Colin
-Selected filmography:* The Kiddies in the Ruins * End of the World * Street of Shadows * The Count of Monte Cristo...
and has two sons and two daughters. She sometimes collaborates with her husband.
Works
Colin-De Clerck composes vocal, chamber and electronic music. Selected work include:- Concerto (1972) for flute and orchestra
- Fantaisie for saxophone