The former director of the Conservatoire in Esch-sur-Alzette, Fred Harles, passed away at the age of 78, as reported by radio 100.7 on Monday morning.

Harles studied at the Royal Conservatoire of Brussels before starting his career as a trumpet teacher at the Esch Conservatoire in the late 1960s. In 1978, he was appointed director of the Conservatoire, a position he held until 2011.

A trumpet player himself, Harles also founded the Conservatoire's Brass Band.

Watch the 50 year celebration of the Conservatoire's Brass Band.

50 Joer Brass Band vum Escher Conservatoire
Viru 50 Joër huet den deemolegen Direkter vum Escher Conservatoire , de Fred Harles, eng Sektioun Brass Band gegrënnt.