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Abraham van den Kerckhoven

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Flemish composer and organist

MusiciansLived 1618 to 1702 · aged 84
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Abraham van den Kerckhoven was a Flemish organist and composer. He was active in Brussels, working as organist at the local Saint Catherine's Church and as court organist. He was held in high regard by his contemporaries.

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Abraham van den Kerckhoven was a Flemish organist and composer. He was active in Brussels, working as organist at the local Saint Catherine's Church and as court organist. He was held in high regard by his contemporaries. A single collection of his works survives, containing numerous short versets and several longer works for organ, displaying his mastery of counterpoint and revealing the influence of various other composers, particularly Peeter Cornet.

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Musicians
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Singer / Musician
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deceased
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Lived 1618 to 1702 · aged 84
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