Catharina van Rennes
Catharina van Rennes (2 August 1858, Utrecht – 23 September 1940, Amsterdam) was a Dutch music educator, soprano singer and composer.
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Van Rennes was the daughter of Jan van Rennes and Marianna Josepha de Jong. Among her tutors were Richard Hol and Johan Messchaert. She made a career as a singer in oratorios and was highly praised for her interpretations of Schumann Lieder. She was also known for vocal compositions. She composed and conducted a cantata for The International Alliance meeting of the women's suffrage movement held in Amsterdam in 1909 which was performed by the Queen's Royal Band.[1][2]
Van Rennes established her own singing school and developed her own teaching technique.[3] Like her contemporary Hendrika Tussenbroek, she is remembered today for some popular Dutch children's songs[4] such as "Drie kleine kleutertjes die zaten op een hek" (Three little toddlers were sitting on a fence), a translation of a Kate Greenaway verse, and "Madonnakindje" (Madonna child) as well as a religious song Kind'ren van één vader" (Children of one Father).
Works
Selected works include:
- Lentetover, songs for children
- Jong Holland, songs for children
- Vocal quartets, Op. 24
- Duets, Op. 59
References
- Shaw, Anna Howard. "The Story of a Pioneer". Retrieved 28 October 2010.
- Elson, Arthur (1903). Woman's work in music: Being an account of her influence. L.C. Page. p. 217. Retrieved 11 November 2010.
Catherine Rennes music.
- Rennes, Catharina of (1858-1940), retrieved 1 June 2014
- Elson, Arthur (1907). Music Club Programs from All Nations: Giving an Historic Outline of Each National School of Music, with Questions for Study, and a Series of Programs for the Use of Clubs and Other Organizations. O. Ditson Company.