J. G. Bastiaans

Background

J. Bastiaans was born in 1812 Wilp, Gelderland, Netherlands.

Education

Bastiaans J. G. was a pupil of Schneider at Dessau and Mendelssohn at Leipzig.

Career

He used to be an organist at the "Zuiderkerk", Amsterdam and teacher at Blind Institute. In 1868 he was appointed an organist of the great organ at St. Bavo's, Haarlem. Published a book of chorals, some songs, etc.

Achievements

• Bastiaans was an eminent teacher and organist. He published a book of chorals and some songs.