Fons Brouwer
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Sheet music for Fons Brouwer
Sergei Rachmaninov's Three Russian Songs
Mixed Choir and 2 Pianos
Op. 41. Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Arranged by Fons Brouwer. Vocal Score. 47 pages. Donemus #DON08585VS. Published by Donemus (BT.DON08585VS).
Sergei Rachmaninov's Three Russian Songs
Mixed Choir and 2 Pianos
Op. 41. Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943). Arranged by Fons Brouwer. Score Only. 50 pages. Donemus #DON08585SC. Published by Donemus (BT.DON08585SC).
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Fons Brouwer studied organ with Simon C. Jansen (1976–1980). After his graduation at the Vossius Gymnasium, Fons Brouwer continued his organ studies at the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam with Jacques van Oortmerssen (1980–1986). At the same conservatory Fons Brouwer studied composition with Daan Manneke (1985–1993) and orchestration with Geert van Keulen. In addition, he also attended masterclasses given by the composers Morton Feldman and John Cage in The Festival of Contemporary Music Zeeland. In 1993 he received the composition award of the Sweelinck Conservatory. Currently Fons Brouwer is working as an editor at the publishing house and library of contemporary Dutch music Muziek Centrum Nederland (Donemus). He composed works for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles.