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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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1938

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.

1964

Between 1964 en 1984 he was principal clarinetist of Belgian Radio and Television (BRT) Philharmonic Orchestra.

1965

In 1965 he won the International competition for contemporary music of Utrecht (Netherlands).

1968

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...

1969

In 1969, Boeykens was appointed professor at the Royal Flemish Music Conservatory of Antwerp.

1972

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.

1981

In 1981, he founded the Walter Boeykens Clarinet Choir at the Royal Flemish Music Conservatory of Antwerp.

1984

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.

1987

In 1987 he was on the jury of the Jeunesses Musicales International Competition in Belgrade.

The jury members were:

1997

In 1997 and 2001 he was on the jury of the Carl Nielsen International Music Competitions.

In 1997 the jury was composed of:

2001

In 2001, jury members were:

2013

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:

Live concert in Japan:

Several recordings on the music label Harmonia Mundi.