Chris Mary Francine Whittle

Chris Mary-Francine Whittle was born in Antwerp, Belgium, on 23 May 1927. Whittle studied music at the Royal Conservatoire in Antwerp, where she won several prizes, including the Albert de Vleeschower prize for composition. Whittle also studied music in France with Alfred Cortot at the École Normale de Musique de Paris. Whittle spent 20 years on concert tours throughout Europe. == Works ==

Whittle's compositions were published by Schott frères. They include: • Trio, Op. 11 (violin, cello and piano; 1949) • Variations for Carillon, Op. 1 (1951) • Woodwind Quintet (1951; won the Albert de Vleeschower prize) Orchestra • Concerto for Piano (1948) • Variations on an Old Scottish Song (1952) Piano • 24 Preludes, Op. 14 (1952) • Ballade, Op 15 (1949) • Berceuse, Op. 4 (1947) • Diurne, Op. 22 (1965) • Impromptu, Op. 27 (1966) • Intermezzi, Op. 32 • Ondine, Op. 12 (1952) • Scottish Dances, Op. 16 (1951) • Sonata, Op. 4 (1947) • Sonata, Op. 9 (1948) • Sonatine, Op. 30 (1967) • Two Nocturnes, Op. 6 (1967-68) • Two Small Pieces, Op. 25 (four hands; 1960) • Two Suites, Op 1 (1943) Vocal • Christmas Carols, Op. 28 (chorus; 1966) • Missa brevis, Op. 2 (1944) • Odelette, Op. 20 (mezzo-soprano, piano and orchestra; 1951) • Regina Coeli, Op. 17 (chorus; 1950) • Six Lieder, Op. 23 (1966) == References ==