Dutch musicians died in Traffic collision
Here are 2 famous musicians from Netherlands died in Traffic collision:
Willem van Otterloo
Willem van Otterloo (December 27, 1907 Winterswijk-July 27, 1978 Melbourne) a.k.a. Willem Otterloo, willem_van_otterloo or Otterloo, Willem van was a Dutch conductor and teacher. He had one child, Rogier van Otterloo.
His albums include Piano Concerto in A minor / Kinderszenen / Waldszenen / ABEGG-Variationen. Genres: Classical music.
Willem van Otterloo was largely known for his work in the field of music, having made significant contributions to the orchestral world. He began his career as a cellist, and later became a conductor, making him one of the most versatile musicians of his time. Van Otterloo was the chief conductor of the Residentie Orkest in The Hague, Netherlands, and in his later years, he emigrated to Australia where he became principal conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Apart from conducting, van Otterloo also taught at the Rotterdam Conservatory, influencing many young musicians with his knowledge and expertise. His legacy continues to inspire generations of music enthusiasts and professionals.
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Hithouse
Hithouse (August 21, 1961 Rijswijk-September 5, 1991) also known as Peter Slaghuis was a Dutch musician.
His albums include Jack to the Sound of the Underground, Hithouse and Samplification.
As a DJ, Peter Slaghuis was known for his skills in creating remixes and mashups. He won the Dutch Mix Championships in 1983 and 1984. In addition to creating music under the name Hithouse, he also produced tracks for other artists. Some of his notable productions include "Pump Up the Jam" by Technotronic and "Ride on Time" by Black Box. He was tragically killed in a car accident at the age of 30. Despite his relatively short career, he was a major influence on the dance music scene in the 80s and early 90s.
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