Elsbeth Gerritsen
Elsbeth Gerritsen (19 February 1971 – 21 December 2024) was a Dutch operatic mezzo-soprano.
Elsbeth Gerritsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 February 1971 |
| Died | 21 December 2024 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Occupation | operatic mezzo-soprano |
Biography
changeGerritsen studied musicology at the Utrecht University and did afterwards singing education at the Amsterdam Conservatory. She was trained by Margreet Honig and Jars van Nes.[1][2]
Gerritsen was a solist with Asko/Schönberg, the Doelen Ensemble and Camerata Trajectina. She was a member of the Nederlandse Kamerkoor, Netherlands Bach Society, and the vocal quartet Quink.[1] She sang in among others Orfeo in Orfeo ed Euridice, Martha in Faust, Mrs. Noye in Noye's Fludde, Miss Baggott in Brittens The Little Sweep, Miranda in The Tempest van Purcell, Boris Godoenov. and Peace in De Triomfeerende Min. In addition, she sang and performed in several world premieres.[3]
Gerritsen was married to bass-baritone Michiel Meijer.[4] She died from breast cancer on 21 December 2024, at the age of 53.[5][1]
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Mezzosopraan Elsbeth Gerritsen (53) overleden, wilde nog één opera zingen". NPO Klassiek (in Dutch). 23 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Elsbeth Gerritsen - Alt". Nederlands Kamerkoor. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Mezzosopraan Elsbeth Gerritsen overleden". Opera Magazine (in Dutch). 23 December 2024. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Elsbeth Gerritsen (mezzo-soprano)". musicbrainz. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ↑ "Mezzo-Soprano Elsbeth Gerritsen has Died, Aged 53". The Violin Channel. 2 January 2025. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
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