Aaltje Noordewier–Reddingius
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.[1]
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.[citation needed]
Legacy
Main-belt asteroid 677 Aaltje, discovered by August Kopff at Heidelberg Observatory in 1909, was named in her honour.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Image for Noordenwier-Reddingius
- ^ Schmadel, Lutz D. (2007). "(677) Aaltje". Dictionary of Minor Planet Names – (677) Aaltje. Springer Berlin Heidelberg. p. 66. doi:10.1007/978-3-540-29925-7_678. ISBN 978-3-540-00238-3.
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