Death of an undiplomatic pianist, 84

Death of an undiplomatic pianist, 84

RIP

norman lebrecht

January 18, 2022

The unconventional Fred Van Hove, a pianist who treated his instrument as an enemy, has just just short of 85.

A quirky figure on the Antwerp jazz scene, Fred taught in so many countries that he was given the official title of the title of Cultural Ambassador of Flanders.

Here’s a clip from his biodoc.

 

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