Binnenstad in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Peter Schat

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023

1. Peter Schat Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde van 1966 tot zijn dood Peter Schat (1935-2003), componist, schepper van eigentijds-klassieke opera's en geëngageerd muziektheater. Hij ontwikkelde een nieuw harmoniesysteem dat hij toonklok noemde.

Peter Schat (1935-2003), composer and creator of contemporary classical operas and engaged musical theatre, lived here from 1966 until his death. He developed a new harmonic system which he called the tone clock.

Erected by IAmsterdam.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the IAmsterdam series list.

Location. 52° 22.38′ N, 4° 53.854′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Binnenstad. It is on Oudezijds Voorburgwal, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Oudezijds Voorburgwal 119, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1012 EN, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gerard Reve (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lucebert (about 150 meters away); Dirck Volckertsz Coornhert (about 150 meters away); Salomon Verbeeck (about 150 meters away); Joost van den Vondel (about 150 meters away); Bethaniëndwarsstraat 15 Memorial (about 180 meters away); Hartog Wegloop (about 180 meters away); Gerbrant Brederode (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Peter Schat (Wikipedia).

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(Submitted on May 21, 2023.)
2. Composing - My Life (Peter Schat). (Submitted on May 21, 2023.)

Peter Schat Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023

2. Peter Schat Marker - wide view

Peter Schat Marker - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 16, 2023

3. Peter Schat Marker - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.