Carl Wittrock | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1966 |
| Origin | Netherlands |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, conductor, music educator |
| Instruments | Violin, clarinet |
| Website | www.carlwittrock.nl |
Carl Wittrock (born in Goor in 1966) is a composer, conductor, music educator, violinist and clarinettist from the Netherlands.
Wittrock started with lessons in violin and clarinet at the school of music in Goor. He studied music education and conducting at ArtEZ Conservatorium in Enschede. He finished his conducting studies with a variety of national and international conducting courses.
Since 1984 Wittrock conducts several orchestras and works as music educator at Twickel in Hengelo.
In 1985 he started composing and writes especially for harmony and fanfare orchestra.
He was appointed Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau on 28 June 2014 by Ank Bijleveld, Commissioner of the King.
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