André Waignein (28 January 1942 – 22 November 2015) was a Belgian

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, trumpeter, and musicologist. He is well known for his symphonies with over six hundred compositions at the time of his death. Waignein's symphonies were known to be lively and upbeat, and they reflected his character. He was a professor at the

Conservatoire Royal de Bruxelles The Royal Conservatory of Brussels (french: Conservatoire royal de Bruxelles, nl, Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel) is a historic conservatory in Brussels, Belgium. Starting its activities in 1813, it received its official name in 1832. Provid ...

and a director at the He wrote under the pseudonyms of Rita Defoort (the name of his wife), Rob Ares, Luc Gistel, Roland Kernen, and Larry Foster.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Waignein, Andre People from Mouscron 1942 births 2015 deaths Belgian composers Concert band composers Male composers Belgian male musicians Academic staff of the Royal Conservatory of Brussels Belgian trumpeters