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Harry Sparnaay

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Dutch musician (1944-2017)

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Within Vinony's link graph, Harry Sparnaay is referenced by 31 other articles, and connects out to Amsterdam, International Standard Book Number and Lloret de Mar.

Vinony files it under 1944 births, 2017 deaths and 20th-century clarinetists.

Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.

Person · Open Library

Born
1944
Works
1

Top works

  • The bass clarinet

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
147
Total plays
654

Tags

contemporary classicalmusique concretemodernabstractbass-clarinet

Harry Sparnaay (Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 14 April 1944 - 12 December 2017) was a noted Dutch bass clarinetist, composer, and teacher. Harry Sparnaay studied at the Conservatory of Amsterdam with Ru Otto. After graduating with a performer's degree for clarinet, he specialized in bass clarinet and won the first prize at the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition, the first time ever a bass clarinettist had won this prestigious competition. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/Harry+Sp

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Harry
Gender
male
Place of birth
Amsterdam
Place of death
Lloret de Mar
Occupation
musicologist
Languages spoken
Spanish
Instrument
bass clarinet
Image
Harry Sparnaay, bas clarinettist, 1975 - 06.jpg
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date of birth
1944-04-14
date of death
2017-12-12
Commons category
Harry Sparnaay
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