24. Jules de Corte
24. Jules de Corte
Poet, singer, pianist and composer Jules de Corte was one of the greatest writers and performers of Dutch literary song. He rose to fame in the Netherlands and Belgium with songs such as ‘De vogels’ (The birds), ‘Ik zou wel eens willen weten’ (I would like to know), ‘Hallo Koning Onbenul’ (Hello King Ignoramus) and ‘Als je overmorgen oud bent’ (If you’re old, the day after tomorrow). Living in Delft from 1945 until 1968, Jules de Corte loved the city and was especially fond of the carillon of the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church).
Ernst de Corte, singer and guitarist, honors his father’s musical legacy with trio Corte & Consorten.