René Koering

René Koering (born 27 May 1940) is a French composer, film producer and theater director. He is particularly known for his involvement in the creation of the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier in 1985.

Life
Born in Andlau (Bas-Rhin), he participated to the establishment of the Festival de Radio France et Montpellier in 1985. He is the father of the French actress and director Ophélie Koering.

Awards

 * 1967: Prize of the Bleustein-Blanchet Foundation.
 * 1967: Grand prix of the Fondation Maeght.
 * 1978: Grand prix of the musique symphonique of the SACEM.
 * 1990: Grand prix Musique of the Société des auteurs et compositeurs dramatiques.
 * 1998: Chevalier de l'ordre de la Légion d'honneur, proposed by the Ministère de la culture et de la communication.
 * 2002: Grand Prix Antoine Livio of the Presse musicale internationale.
 * 2005: Commandeur des Arts et des Lettres.
 * Chevalier de l'Ordre national du Mérite.