Age, Biography and Wiki
Hubert du Plessis (Hubert Lawrence du Plessis) was born on 7 June, 1922 in Malmesbury, Cape Province, Union of South Africa, is a South African composer. Discover Hubert du Plessis's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 89 years old?
| Popular As |
Hubert Lawrence du Plessis |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
89 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
7 June, 1922 |
| Birthday |
7 June |
| Birthplace |
Malmesbury, Cape Province, Union of South Africa |
| Date of death |
2011 |
| Died Place |
Stellenbosch, Western Cape, Republic of South Africa |
| Nationality |
South Africa
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 7 June.
He is a member of famous artist with the age 89 years old group.
Hubert du Plessis Height, Weight & Measurements
At 89 years old, Hubert du Plessis height not available right now. We will update Hubert du Plessis's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Hubert du Plessis Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Hubert du Plessis worth at the age of 89 years old? Hubert du Plessis’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from South Africa. We have estimated Hubert du Plessis's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
Hubert du Plessis Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
Hubert du Plessis OMSG (7 June 1922 – 12 March 2011) was a South African composer, pianist, and professor of music whose career spanned several decades.
Along with Arnold van Wyk and Stefans Grové, du Plessis was one of the foremost South African composers of the 20th century.
Hubert du Plessis was born to an Afrikaner family on a farm called Groenrivier in Malmesbury in the Western Cape on 7 June 1922.
A musical prodigy from a young age, he began writing his own piano compositions by the time he was seven years old.
In 1940 he enrolled in Stellenbosch University, becoming the first student at the university to graduate with a Bachelor of Music degree.
In 1943 he briefly worked for the South African Broadcasting Company in Cape Town, but soon after accepted a position with the department of music at Rhodes University, where he became a lecturer.
From 1951 to 1954, he studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, and upon his return to South Africa he accepted a teaching position at Stellenbosch University, quickly becoming senior lecturer of the music department.
In the 1960s, he composed some nationalist works, which were endorsed by the National Party government, which he actively supported.
He attributed his nationalistic music to a "growing consciousness" of his Afrikaner heritage, and therefore was not opposed to his music being used for political purposes.
Despite the strict laws against homosexuality in Apartheid South Africa, du Plessis was spared public disgrace and legal troubles by the government, and lived unashamedly as an outspoken and openly gay man.
He appeared in front of the South African Parliament to campaign against tightening of anti-homosexuality laws in the late 1960s.
In 1963 he was honored for his musical contributions by the South African Academy of Science and Art (commonly known as Die Akademie).
Du Plessis' compositions were varied and included both choral and instrumental pieces.
He is noted for his contributions to both South African chamber music and orchestral music.
Initially opposed to the idea, du Plessis included Afrikaans folk music in some of his later compositions.
He died at his home in Stellenbosch on 12 March 2011 at the age of 88.
