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Theo Bruins

Short bio Theo Bruins

Birthday: 1929
Died: 1993
Genre: Classical
Period: Contemporary, Modern

Full biography Theo Bruins

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Theo Bruins was a Dutch composer and concert pianist born on November 25, 1929. He is best known for his work in contemporary classical music and has composed a number of notable pieces, including "Sei Studi" and "Syncope."

Bruins began his musical studies at a young age and was recognized for his talent early on. He went on to study at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague, where he received a degree in piano performance. Bruins then went on to pursue further studies in composition, working with notable composers such as Kees van Baaren and Olivier Messiaen.

Throughout his career, Bruins gained a reputation for his innovative use of classical forms and his incorporation of modern techniques and influences into his work. He was known for his attention to detail and his ability to create music that was both intellectually engaging and emotionally impactful.

In addition to his work as a composer, Bruins was also a highly regarded concert pianist and performed extensively throughout Europe and the United States. He was a champion of contemporary classical music and worked closely with other contemporary composers throughout his career.

Bruins passed away on January 8, 1993, at the age of 63. His contributions to contemporary classical music have been widely recognized, and his work continues to be performed and studied today.

Compositions featuring Theo Bruins

# Name Duration Genre Year
1 Sincope, for harpsichord 10:16 min Keyboard 1992
2 Tremani, for 2 pianofortes 16:17 min Keyboard 1991
3 Quartet '84, for piano solo 7:55 min Keyboard 1984
4 Studi (6), for piano 12:44 min Keyboard 1963
5 Sonata for pianoforte 7:15 min Keyboard 1955
6 Concerto for pianoforte & orchestra 14:37 min Concerto 1952
7 Pièces brèves (6), for piano 7:17 min Keyboard 1950

Albums featuring Theo Bruins

# Сover Name album Year Music label
1 Cover for album: Complete Works (Historical Recordings)(CD, ) Complete Works (Historical Recordings)(CD, ) 2004 Q Disc
2 Cover for album: Plays Debussy(CD, Album, Stereo) Plays Debussy(CD, Album, Stereo) 1997 Arsis Classics
3 Cover for album: Theo Bruins Plays Béla Bartók(CD, Stereo) Theo Bruins Plays Béla Bartók(CD, Stereo) 1995 Arsis Classics
4 Cover for album: Piano Recital(CD, Compilation) Piano Recital(CD, Compilation) 1993 Globe (3)
5 Cover for album: Ludwig van Beethoven / Theo Bruins – Piano Ludwig van Beethoven / Theo Bruins – Piano 1989 Stichting Kamermuziek Amsterdam
6 Cover for album: Willem Pijper, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Roelof van Driesten, Theo Bruins, Gaudeamus Quartet – 1894 - 1947: Symphony No. 2 / Piano Concerto / Six Adagios / String Quartet No. 4 / String Quartet No. 5(CD, Compilation) Willem Pijper, Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, Roelof van Driesten, Theo Bruins, Gaudeamus Quartet – 1894 - 1947: Symphony No. 2 / Piano Concerto / Six Adagios / String Quartet No. 4 / String Quartet No. 5(CD, Compilation) 1987 Composers' Voice
7 Cover for album: Piano(LP) Piano(LP) 1979 Composers' Voice
8 Cover for album: Strawinsky, Theo Bruins, Das Niederländische Bläserensemble, Edo de Waart – Konzert Für Klavier Und Bläser / Ebony Concerto / Sinfonien Für Bläser / Oktett Für Bläser Strawinsky, Theo Bruins, Das Niederländische Bläserensemble, Edo de Waart – Konzert Für Klavier Und Bläser / Ebony Concerto / Sinfonien Für Bläser / Oktett Für Bläser 1975 Philips
9 Cover for album: Ravel - Piano Recital(10 Ravel - Piano Recital(10", 33 ⅓ RPM) - Philips
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