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, where he was awarded the 4th prize. An intense concert career ensued throughout the 1950s. Brouw taught in the

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for a few years before settling in

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in 1964. He is an Honoured Citizen of Veurne. Brouw is the dedicatee of

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's Trois Pieces de Piano (pour la main droite seule) Op. 32.

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