[78-L] Aafje Heynis

[Erwin Kluwer]

Being a classical vocal enthousiast and from The Netherlands : YES

On Thu, Nov 8, 2012 at 4:16 AM, Thomas Stern <sternth at attglobal.net> wrote:

>
> 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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