The Dutch Chopin: composer and painter Gerard von Brucken Fock

A forgotten composer

The composer Gerard von Brucken Fock was a striking figure in the Dutch music world in the first quarter of the 20th century. His romantic chamber music and piano pieces are of a rare high standard. Edvard Grieg even called this Zeelander 'the Dutch Chopin' after his 24 Praeludien opus 15.

Conductor Willem Mengelberg expressed his admiration for his orchestral pieces by 'one of our most talented composers'. Nowadays, Von Brucken Fock is virtually forgotten... it is high time to dust off these scores.

Eric Matser wrote down his life story in a biography, parts of it will be read during the concert. If you want tickets for this concert, use the ticket link.