"Concerto for Piano and Orchestra, and chamber pieces"
Glenn Stallcop, Phoenix Symphony Orchestra

ALEX DE TAEYE, Brussels (1898 - 1992) is one of Belgium's most distinguished composers and musical figures whose mature musical style reflects an affinity toward a solid, emotional late 19th century Romantic orchestral style. De Taeye was a composition student at the Brussels Conservatory and taught at the Conservatory since 1929. In 1931 he was appointed director of the Conservatory in Mons and in 1948, under his inspired direction, the Mons Conservatory was upgraded to the status of Royal Conservatory. De Taeye was also a Professor at the Brussels Royal Conservatory and he simultaneously enjoyed a distinguished career as a symphonic conductor and lent his talent and support to various amateur musical organizations.

Alex de Taeye studied composition with the eminent pedagogue Paul Gilson who instilled in De Taeye the respect for classical forms and late 19th century Romantic melodic expression. During his life de Taeye produced a catalogue of over 200 impressive works.