Maurice Vaute

Maurice Vaute was a Belgian composer of classical music, conductor and music teacher. He was born on April 27, 1913 in Roisin, Belgium and died on June 21, 2000 in Chimay.

Biography

Maurice Vaute studied at the Conservatories of Mons and Brussels (harmony, fugue, saxophone, etc.). He was a music teacher and, also orchestra and choir conductor. His compositions are deposited as "Fonds Maurice Vaute" in the library of the Brussels conservatory.

Style

Initially, he was influenced by Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Joseph Jongen, his teacher. Later, his compositions were atonal.

Compositions

Symphonic works

Ballet

Solo instruments

Piano

Orchestra and choral works

Chamber music

Choir

Lieder (voice and piano)

Music theory

Harmony and fanfare

Light music

Pseudonym: Jean Morivaut

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