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Chris Mary Francine Whittle
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| Born | 23 May 1927 Antwerp, Belgium
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| Nationality | Belgian |
| Alma mater | Royal Conservatoire Antwerp École Normale de Musique de Paris |
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| Spouse(s) | Luc Jageneau |
| Awards | Albert de Vleeschower (for composition) |
Chris Mary Francine Whittle (born May 23, 1927) is a talented Belgian musician. She is known as a composer, a performer on the harpsichord and piano, and a teacher.
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About Chris Mary Francine Whittle
Chris Mary Francine Whittle was born in Antwerp, Belgium. She loved music from a young age. She studied at the Royal Conservatoire in Antwerp. There, she won many awards for her musical skills. One special award was the Albert de Vleeschower prize for her compositions.
She also traveled to France to study music. She learned from a famous teacher, Alfred Cortot, in Paris. After her studies, Chris Whittle spent 20 years making music. She toured many countries as a pianist. She performed in Belgium, France, Germany, and other places.
Later, she became very interested in the harpsichord. This is an old musical instrument similar to a piano. She studied it in Amsterdam with Gustav Leonhardt. Chris Whittle also taught music at a school in Wynegem, Belgium. She gave many concerts playing the harpsichord. She married Luc Jageneau, who built harpsichords.
Her Music Compositions
Chris Whittle wrote many different kinds of music. Her compositions were published by Schott-Freres. She wrote music for various instruments and groups.
Music for Small Groups (Chamber Music)
Chris Whittle composed pieces for small groups of instruments.
- Toccata per Il Cembalo (for harpsichord; 1969)
- Trio en Forme de Suite, Op. 24 (for trumpet, horn, and bassoon; 1955)
- Woodwind Quintet (1951; this piece won the Albert de Vleeschower prize!)
Music for Orchestra
She also wrote music for a full orchestra.
- Concerto for Piano (1948)
- Variations on an Old Scottish Song (1952)
Piano Music
Chris Whittle composed many pieces just for the piano.
- 24 Preludes, Op. 14 (1952)
- Ondine, Op. 12 (1952)
- Scottish Dances, Op. 16 (1951)
- Two Suites, Op 1 (1943)
Vocal Music
She wrote music for voices, including choirs.
- Christmas Carols, Op. 28 (for chorus; 1966)
- Missa brevis, Op. 2 (1944)
- Odelette, Op. 20 (for mezzo-soprano, piano, and orchestra; 1951)
