Francis Koene
Francis Dirk Jacobus Koene (Weltevreden, Java, Batavia, Dutch East Indies, 11 March 1899 – Amsterdam, 29 January 1935) was a Dutch classical music violinist. He and his two siblings were child prodigies who performed in Java as a trio. Their father was Dutch and their mother Javanese. In 1921 he became the second concertmaster of the Utrecht Symphony Orchestra, and from 1926 to 1932 was the first concertmaster of the Dresden Opera Orchestra.[1]
In 1934, he became engaged to Dutch composer and concert pianist Henriëtte Bosmans.[2] They never married, as in January 1934 Koene died of a brain tumor.[2][3]
References
[edit]- ↑ Francis Koene, violin; Maurice van IJzer, piano (December 13, 1928). "Koene, Francis (violin) - Columbia (1928)" – via Internet Archive.
- 1 2 Hogstad, Emily E. (27 June 2023). "Henriëtte Bosmans: How Did This Half-Jewish Composer Survive the Holocaust?". Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 3's Composer of the Week - Henriëtte Bosmans (7-11 March)". Colin's Column. March 6, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Francis Koene (in Dutch)