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Name Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius Died April 6, 1949, Hilversum, Netherlands Similar People Jo Vincent, Aafje Heynis, Jacques Urlus, Gre Brouwenstijn, Julia Culp |
Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius (born Aaltje Reddingius; 1 September 1868, Deurne – 6 April 1949, Hilversum) was a noted Dutch classical soprano who had an active performance career in the concert repertoire from 1888 through the 1930s. She was also a celebrated voice teacher.
From 1886–90, she studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In 1893, she married painter Michiel Noordewier. She was a mentor to singers such as Aafje Heynis, Erna Spoorenberg and Laurens Bogtman.
Legacy
Asteroid 677 Aaltje is named in her honour.
References
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