p, vn, vl, 1905-1996 BE, Antwerp
Musician / Composer of Classical
Jef "Joseph" Maes (5 April 1905 in Antwerp – 30 June 1996 in Antwerp) was a Belgian composer and violist.Encouraged by his friend, André Cluytens, he completed his study at the Flämi conservatory in Antwerp. He studied viola with Napoleon Distelmans; chamber music with Albert van de Vijver; and counterpoint and fuge with Karel Candael.When he was 23 years old, he composed his first work, which was a romantic Meditation for violin and piano.