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Gerard Hengeveld, Dutch pianist, composer, and educator (born 1910)

On October 28, in the year 2001, Gerard Hengeveld, Dutch pianist, composer, and educator (born 1910). This event is recorded as a Notable Deaths event in the history of October 28, one of 451 recorded events on this date across all of history.

1 notable person is associated with this event, including Gerard Hengeveld. Learn more below.

Gerard Hengeveld was a Dutch classical pianist, music composer and educationalist. He is especially known for his compositions of study material for piano. Other compositions include two piano concertos, a violin sonata, and a sonata for cello. Hengeveld was an able interpreter and performer of the music of Bach for piano and harpsichord. He gave regular concerts in the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam. Some of his concerts were captured on record. Hengeveld was a professor at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague. Amongst his students was Dutch pianist and musicologist Frans Bouwman.

Key Facts

  • This event took place on October 28, 2001 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Deaths event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 3 June 2026.

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