Deneire, Hanne

Anne Deneire is a composer, bass clarinetist, and music entrepreneur. She studied composition at the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp with Wim Henderickx and Luc Van Hove, and already won prizes during her studies, including for Mitä(1999), premiered by the Beethoven Academy. Her work has been performed by ensembles such as Oxalys, I Solisti del Vento, and HERMESensemble, where she served as composer-in-residence in 2010. She composes in a wide range of styles, from dodecaphony to tonally inspired works, often exploring spiritual or philosophical themes. Notable compositions include Katsu (2001), Trek (2007), the music theatre work Bonaparte (2022, with Tom Lanoye), and the installation Sarcofaag (2022). For the fiftieth anniversary of the Festival der Voorkempen she composed Trinity (2023) for violin, accordion, and percussion.

In addition to composing, Deneire is active in dance, music education, and community art. Through House of Music and the ManiMelo method, she aims to make music accessible to everyone. Her project Children are Composers introduces young children to composition through play. Publications such as Een andere dementie in muziek and Growing through Music reflect her socio-artistic engagement. From 2007 to 2012, Deneire was also affiliated with the Royal Conservatoire of Antwerp as a lecturer and researcher.