Jules Van Nuffel

Full biography Jules Van Nuffel

Jules Van Nuffel (1883-1953) was a Belgian composer and conductor, known for his sacred choral music. He studied at the Lemmens Institute in Mechelen and later became the director of music at the Cathedral of St. Rumbold in Mechelen. He was also a professor of composition at the Lemmens Institute.

Van Nuffel was influential in the development of 20th-century church music, particularly in Belgium. He was a member of the Caecilia-Concert, a group of Belgian composers who sought to promote sacred music. He also worked with Flor Peeters, another Belgian composer and organist, in preserving the tradition of Gregorian chant in church music.

Van Nuffel's compositions are characterized by their harmony, rhythm, and use of polyphony, and he is particularly known for his choral works. His most famous compositions include the Missa in Simplicitate, Missa in Honorem Sancti Dominici, and Missa Laudate Dominum.

Van Nuffel's influence on sacred music can still be seen today, and his works are still performed by choirs around the world. His legacy is also carried on through the work of organizations like Vox Mago, which seeks to promote the performance of church music by Belgian composers like Van Nuffel.