Philippe Boesmans

Philippe Boesmans (17 May 1936 – 10 April 2022)[1] was a Belgian composer. He was known for composing operas. Boesmans was born in Tongeren, Belgium.[2] He was composer in residence at the La Monnaie opera house in Brussels.[3] He also composed the opera Reigen was premiered in 1993.[4] His opera Au monde won the International Opera Award 2015.

Boesmans died after a short illness on 10 April 2022 in Brussels, Belgium, at the age of 85.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Tobisch, Léopold (11 April 2022). "Le compositeur Philippe Boesmans est mort". Radio France (in French). Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  2. ↑ "Philippe Boesmans". Schott Music. 17 May 1936. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  3. ↑ "Le compositeur belge Philippe Boesmans est décédé". RTBF (in French). 11 April 2022. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "MUSIQUES LA RONDE DES VANITES L'opéra exceptionnel de Philippe Boesmans, d'après la pièce de Schnitzler, est mis en scène à Bruxelles par Luc Bondy. Il sera à Paris le 25 novembre". Le Monde.fr (in French). 16 November 1994. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  5. ↑ Tomeo, Marissa (11 April 2022). "Composer Philippe Boesmans Has Died". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.