Raymond Micha: Musical Passion in Belgium

Raymond Micha (1910–2006) was a significant figure in Belgium’s musical life. Born to a family of musicians, he received musical training from his father Octave Micha and uncle Eugène Micha, who were both composers. Raymond played piano accompaniments for silent films during the 1920s, when he was a teenager. This developed his talent for improvisation as well as composition. At age 19, he briefly conducted two musical societies in his town of Stavelot, “Les Artisans Réunis” and “L’Émulatio...