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 français). 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 français). 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 français). 16 November 1994. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
  5. Tomeo, Marissa (11 April 2022). "Composer Philippe Boesmans Has Died". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 12 April 2022.