Jane Vignery facts for kids
Jeanne Emilie Virginie Vignery (born April 11, 1913 – died August 15, 1974) was a talented Belgian composer, teacher, and violinist. She is best known for her music, which she published under the name "Jane Vignery." One of her most famous pieces is the Sonata for Horn and Piano.
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Early Life and Musical Training
Jane Vignery was born in Ghent, a city in Belgium. Her father was an engineer. Music was a big part of her family. Her mother, Palmyre Buyst, and her grandfather were both composers. They gave Jane her very first music lessons, sparking her love for music.
Jane continued her studies at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent. She also traveled to Paris, France, to study at the Ecole Normale de Musique. This was a special school for talented musicians. She learned from famous teachers like Nadia Boulanger, Jacques de la Presle, and Paul Dukas.
Awards and Recognition
Jane Vignery received several important awards for her musical talent. In 1941, she was nominated for the Prix de Rome. This was a very prestigious award for artists in Belgium.
In 1942, the Royal Belgian Academy honored her with the Prix Emile Mathieu. She won this award for her beautiful Sonata for Horn and Piano. The next year, in 1943, she won another prize called the Prix Irene Fuerison.
Teaching and Later Career
Sadly, Jane Vignery developed a muscle disease. This made it impossible for her to continue playing the violin. However, she did not let this stop her passion for music. Instead, she focused all her energy on composing new pieces.
In 1945, Jane Vignery began teaching music. She taught at the Royal Conservatory of Ghent, the same place where she had studied. She continued to teach there until her death in 1974. She passed away in a train accident.
Her Compositions
Jane Vignery's music was published by a company called Brogneaux. She wrote many different types of pieces. Here are some of her notable compositions:
Chamber Music
- Sonata for Horn and Piano, opus 7
- Sonata for Violin, opus 8
Orchestra Music
- La Fille de Jephte (a piece for a solo singer and an orchestra)
- Vision de Guerre
Vocal Music
- J'ai peur d'un baiser (a song with words by the poet Paul Verlaine)
