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Wim Mertens is a Belgian composer, musician, and musicologist known for his work in contemporary classical music and minimalism. He studied at conservatories in Brussels and Ghent, as well as at the universities of Leuven and Ghent. Notable albums include "Struggle for Pleasure" (1983) and "Maximizing the Audience" (1984). Mertens often composes for unconventional instrumentations, such as twelve piccolos, ten bass trombones, or thirteen clarinets. Throughout his career, he has released over 65 albums and performed concerts worldwide. The products available from the artist Wim Mertens include CDs.