Background
Kersjes, Anton Frans January was born on August 17, 1923 in Arnhem, Netherlands. Son of Anton Frans January and Elisabeth (Peperkamp) Kersjes.
Kersjes, Anton Frans January was born on August 17, 1923 in Arnhem, Netherlands. Son of Anton Frans January and Elisabeth (Peperkamp) Kersjes.
First violinist Arnhem Symphony Orchestra, 1940-1941. Choir conductor, 1945-1946, 49. Company-founder Kunstmaand Chamber Orchestra, 1953.
Conductor Netherlands Ballet Sonia Gaskell, 1953-1961, Netherlands Opera Company, 1955-1960, Amsterdam Ballet, 1960-1962.
1st conductor Amsterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, 1953-1983, principal guest conductor, 1983-1991. Conductor Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra, All Netherlands Symphony Orchestra including Concertgebouw Orchestra, Orchestras Radio Hilversum.
Guest conductor Netherlands Opera Company leader conductor"s class Amsterdam Muzieklyceum, Sweelinck Conservatory, 1969-1979. Leader conductor"s and opera class, adjunct director Maastricht Conservatory, 1988-1990.
Guest lecturer Rijkshogeschool Maastricht.
Tours in Europe, Scandinavia, United Kingdom, Union of the Soviet Socialist Republics. Conductor over 125 concerts and 5 operas on television Recordings for East.M.I., H.M.V.
Compositions performed include 116 Dutch compositions and 3 Dutch world opera premieres.
Founder Kersjes Van de Groenekan Foundation, Annie Bosboom cultural prize.
Director Maastricht Conservatory, 1988-1990.
Member Toonkunst (honorary, Amsterdam), Rotary.
Married Margaretha van de Groenekan, August 9, 1946.