Jozef De Beenhouwer

Pianist

Birthday March 26, 1948

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Belgium

Age 76 years old

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About

Internationally known concert and chamber musician. His performances and recordings showcased Belgian/Flemish composers.

Before Fame

He graduated from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in 1970 with a degree in pharmacy, followed by studies at the Queen Elisabeth College of Music and the Royal Flemish Conservatory of Antwerp.

Trivia

His other interests, literature and art, complemented his music well.

Family Life

His paternal grandfather was his first teacher, starting him on piano when he was five.

Associated With

His favorite composer was Robert Schumann, and he received the 1993 Robert Schumann Prize from the city of Zwickau for his role in preserving the composer's legacy.