Amsterdam Oud-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Johannes Bernardus van Bree
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2023
1. Johannes Bernardus van Bree Marker
Johannes Bernardus van Bree 1801-1857
Componist, violist en dirigent. Hij werd in zijn tijd beschouwd als de meest talentvolle toonkunstenaar in Nederland. Was dirigent van de orkesten van Felix Meritis en Caecilia in Amsterdam.
Composer, violinist and conductor. He was considered the most talented music artist in the Netherlands in his time. He was conductor of the orchestras of Felix Meritis and Caecilia in Amsterdam.
Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 14, 1857.
Location. 52° 21.432′ N, 4° 52.677′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam Oud-Zuid. Marker is at the intersection of Van Breestraat and Alexander Boersstraat, on the left when traveling west on Van Breestraat. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Giovanni Palestrina (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jacob Obrecht (about 240 meters away); Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Etty Hillesum (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Zigeunermonument Hel en vuur / Romani Monument Hell and Fire (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Vrouwen van Ravensbrück 1940-1945 / Women of Ravensbrück 1940-1945 Memorial (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Eduard Cuypers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Vondelfontein / Vondel Fountain (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . . Johannes Bernardus van Bree (Wikipedia).
Overview: Johannes Bernardus van Bree (29 January 1801 – 14 February 1857) was a Dutch composer, violinist and conductor.(Submitted on March 13, 2023.)
Van Bree was born and died in Amsterdam. He was a pupil of Jan George Bertelman. From 1829 to the year of his death he directed the Felix Meritis Society. He was also the director of the Music School of the Society of the Promotion of Music, Amsterdam. As a conductor he gave the Dutch premieres of Berlioz' Symphonie fantastique (in 1855) and Richard Wagner's Faust Overture (1856).
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 12, 2023
2. Johannes Bernardus van Bree Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
