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Walter Boeykens was born on 6 January, 1938 in Bornem, Belgium, is a Belgian conductor (1938–2013). Discover Walter Boeykens's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 75 years old?
| Popular As |
Walter Boeykens |
| Occupation |
Soloist, Conductor, Teacher |
| Age |
75 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
6 January 1938 |
| Birthday |
6 January |
| Birthplace |
Bornem, Belgium |
| Date of death |
23 April, 2013 |
| Died Place |
Bornem, Belgium |
| Nationality |
Belgium
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Walter Boeykens Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Walter Boeykens Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Walter Boeykens worth at the age of 75 years old? Walter Boeykens’s income source is mostly from being a successful conductor. He is from Belgium. We have estimated Walter Boeykens's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
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Timeline
Walter, Knight Boeykens (January 6, 1938 – April 23, 2013) was a Belgian conductor and a world-renowned clarinetist.
Boeykens' impressive discography, including several critically acclaimed performances, are testimony to his status as one of the most notable clarinetists of the 20th century.
Between 1964 en 1984 he was principal clarinetist of Belgian Radio and Television (BRT) Philharmonic Orchestra.
In 1965 he won the International competition for contemporary music of Utrecht (Netherlands).
On December 20, 1968 he created Domaines by Pierre Boulez —originally written for Hans Deinzer— in the version for Clarinet and Orchestra with the BRT Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of the composer himself.
This achievement launched him onto the path of a very successful career as a soloist.
As a consequence, he was invited to many of the big European music festivals such as those of Berlin, Paris, Warschau, Salzburg, and last but not least to the festivals of Wallonia and Flanders (both in Belgium).
He appeared as soloist in numerous concerts in Israel, the USA, Venezuela, Japan, Korea...
In 1969, Boeykens was appointed professor at the Royal Flemish Music Conservatory of Antwerp.
In 1972 he became professor at the Académie internationale d'été de Nice.
Additionally, Walter Boeykens holds assignments at the conservatories of Utrecht, Rotterdam and at the Fontys Conservatory in Tilburg all in the Netherlands.
Last but not least, he teaches at the "Cité de la Musique" in Paris, France and at the "Scuola di Alto Perfezionamente Musicale" in Turin in Italy.
In 1981, he founded the Walter Boeykens Clarinet Choir at the Royal Flemish Music Conservatory of Antwerp.
Leaving the BRT philharmonic in 1984 allowed him to fully develop his career as a soloist, and play under the 'baton of famous conductors such as Charles Münch, Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos, Gary Bertini, Leonard Bernstein, James Conlon, and many others.
In 1987 he was on the jury of the Jeunesses Musicales International Competition in Belgrade.
In 1997 and 2001 he was on the jury of the Carl Nielsen International Music Competitions.
In 1997 the jury was composed of:
In 2001, jury members were:
Boeykens remained active and was in concert frequently all around the world until his death in 2013.
Boeykens studied the clarinet at the Royal Conservatory of Music Brussels.
On 23 April 2013 it was announced that Boeykens had died at the age of 75.
Boeykens has been awarded many honours and prizes:
Several recordings on the music label Harmonia Mundi.
