[78-L] Aafje Heynis

[Johan Bos-Beijer]

There is a well known Mahler 2nd with Haitink recorded in 1968. Johan BBACE
 > Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2012 09:46:46 -0500
> From: dlennick at sympatico.ca
> To: 78-l at klickitat.78online.com
> Subject: Re: [78-L] Aafje Heynis
> 
> Somewhere I have (had?) a ten-inch Philips lp of the Alto Rhapsody. I also made 
> a Mahler connection in my mind, likely on an album in one of the stations I 
> worked at.
> 
> dl
> 
> On 11/8/2012 9:42 AM, Johan Bos-Beijer wrote:
> >
> > Thomas: Very well known and highly regarded in her prime.  She became a teacher for a while in Holland and returned to simple life.  In addition to the many Bach recordings and broadcasts, as well as Brahms, there is a fantastic Mahler 2nd recorded in 1968.  Vocal enthusiasts know her as a deeply compelling contralto like Ferrier. Johan Bos-BeijerBBACE
> >   >  From: sternth at attglobal.net
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> >> Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2012 22:16:22 -0500
> >> Subject: [78-L] Aafje Heynis
> >>
> >>
> >> WHO ?
> >>
> >> I've just encountered some recordings by this Netherlands contralto - Oratorio, Bach, Handel, Brahms etc.,
> >> on reissues of her EMI and Philips recordings, late 40's?? through 60's??.  Reissued on CD
> >> by EMI France, and Philips/Decca Universal Australia.
> >>
> >> She did record on 78, but primarily LP era.
> >>
> >> What a lovely voice!!!  How is it she is barely known in the USA (based on a very limited survey of friends)???
> >> I see one U.S. release on LP from EPIC.
> >>
> >> There is information about her on the Bach Cantatas website: http://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Heynis-Aafje.htm
> >>
> >> Those on these lists who are classical vocal enthusiasts - are you aware of her?
> >>
> >> Best wishes, Thomas.
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