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{{Short description|Dutch soprano}}
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{{more citations needed|date=October 2018}}
[[File:Willem Duys en Erna Spoorenberg, Bestanddeelnr 913-0255.jpg|thumb|Erna Spoorenberg with [[Willem Duys]] in 1961]]
[[File:Willem Duys en Erna Spoorenberg, Bestanddeelnr 913-0255.jpg|thumb|Erna Spoorenberg with [[Willem Duys]] in 1961]]
'''Erna Spoorenberg''', '''Huberdina Aletta Spoorenberg''' as real name, (11 April 1925{{spaced ndash}}18 March 2004) was a Dutch [[soprano]].
'''Erna Spoorenberg''', '''Huberdina Aletta Spoorenberg''' as real name, (11 April 1926{{spaced ndash}}18 March 2004) was a Dutch [[soprano]].<ref>{{Cite encyclopedia|date=2002|entry=Spoorenberg, Erna |encyclopedia=Grove Music Online|publisher=[[Oxford University Press]] |doi=10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.O004037|author1=Truus de Leur|author2=[[Elizabeth Forbes (musicologist)|Elizabeth Forbes]]}}</ref>


==Life==
==Life==
She was born in [[Yogyakarta]], [[Java]], [[Dutch East Indies]] (now Indonesia). As a child, she studied the violin and singing. At the age of 14, she studied under Isa Neuhaus, a singer with the [[Deutsche Oper am Rhein|Düsseldorf Opera]] (who was later transported and killed by the Nazis). Spoorenberg then studied singing under [[Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius|Aaltje Noordewier]] until she was 17, whilst continuing her violin lessons under [[Julius Röntgen]]. At the conservatory, she decided to pursue singing in preference to the violin. In 1947, she made her debut on Radio Hilversum, singing [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart's]] motet ''[[Exsultate, jubilate]]''.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
She was born in [[Yogyakarta]], [[Java]], [[Dutch East Indies]] (now Indonesia). As a child, she studied the violin and singing. At the age of 14, she studied under Isa Neuhaus, a singer with the [[Deutsche Oper am Rhein|Düsseldorf Opera]] (who was later transported and killed by the Nazis). Spoorenberg then studied singing under [[Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius|Aaltje Noordewier]] until she was 17, whilst continuing her violin lessons under [[Julius Röntgen]]. At the conservatory, she decided to pursue singing in preference to the violin. In 1947, she made her debut on Radio Hilversum,<ref name="b-c"/> singing [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]]'s motet ''[[Exsultate, jubilate]]''.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


In 1949, she auditioned for [[Karl Böhm]] and was given a guest contract at the [[Vienna State Opera]], soon becoming a permanent member. Her performances there included:
In 1949, she auditioned for [[Karl Böhm]] and was given a guest contract at the [[Vienna State Opera]], soon becoming a permanent member. Her performances there included:
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* Verdi: ''[[Rigoletto]]'' (Gilda)
* Verdi: ''[[Rigoletto]]'' (Gilda)


Returning to the Netherlands, she was eventually offered a contract with [[De Nederlandse Opera]] for 25 performances per season. Her debut on 15 September 1955 was as Violetta in ''[[La traviata]]''. Her insecure position there entailed that she had to work abroad for opera roles. She performed in Hamburg and Berlin and concert tours throughout Europe. In 1963 and 1965, she toured the [[Soviet Union]], appearing at the [[Mariinsky Theatre|Kirov]] and the [[Bolshoi Theatre]]. In 1968, she debuted in the [[United States]].{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
Returning to the Netherlands, she was eventually offered a contract with [[De Nederlandse Opera]] for 25 performances per season. Her debut on 15 September 1955 was as Violetta in ''[[La traviata]]''. Her insecure position there entailed that she had to work abroad for opera roles. She performed in Hamburg and Berlin and concert tours throughout Europe. In 1963 and 1965, she toured the [[Soviet Union]], appearing at the [[Mariinsky Theatre|Kirov]] and the [[Bolshoi Theatre]]. In 1968, she debuted in the United States.<ref name="b-c"/>


In parallel to her opera career, she gave many recitals, often with [[Geza Frid]], and also as a soloist. In a 1957 recording of [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]'s ''[[St Matthew Passion]]'' with [[De Nederlandse Bachvereniging]], conducted by {{interlanguage link|Anthon van der Horst|WD=Q2952026}}, she was the soprano soloist. On 16 April 1970, she made her final appearance at De Nederlandse Opera as Konstanze in ''[[Die Entführung aus dem Serail]]''.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
In parallel to her opera career, she gave many recitals, often with [[Géza Frid]], and also as a soloist. In a 1957 recording of [[Johann Sebastian Bach|Bach]]'s ''[[St Matthew Passion]]'' with [[De Nederlandse Bachvereniging]], conducted by {{interlanguage link|Anthon van der Horst|WD=Q2952026}}, she was the soprano soloist. On 16 April 1970, she made her final appearance at De Nederlandse Opera as Konstanze in ''[[Die Entführung aus dem Serail]]''.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}


In the early 1970s, Spoorenberg was injured in a car accident, in which her rib cage was crushed. After six months in hospital, she trained intensively to restore her breathing technique. The accident influenced her decision to work closer to home and she became mainly a singing teacher. From 1970 to 1977, she taught at the [[Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium|Royal Academy]] in Brussels, and from 1971 to 1988 in the [[Conservatorium van Amsterdam|Sweelinck Academy of Music]] in Amsterdam. After 1978, she worked as a private teacher.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
In the early 1970s, Spoorenberg was injured in a car accident, in which her rib cage was crushed. After six months in hospital, she trained intensively to restore her breathing technique. The accident influenced her decision to work closer to home and she became mainly a singing teacher. From 1970 to 1977, she taught at the [[Royal Academies for Science and the Arts of Belgium|Royal Academy]] in Brussels, and from 1971 to 1988 in the [[Conservatorium van Amsterdam|Sweelinck Academy of Music]] in Amsterdam. After 1978, she worked as a private teacher.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
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==Death==
==Death==
In later life she settled in the town of [[Vught]], where she died in 2004, aged 78.{{citation needed|date=December 2015}}
In later life she settled in the town of [[Vught]], where she died in 2004, aged 78.<ref name="b-c">{{cite web |title=Erna Spoorenberg (Soprano) - Short Biography |url=https://www.bach-cantatas.com/Bio/Spoorenberg-Erna.htm |website=www.bach-cantatas.com |date=March 2004|access-date=14 March 2024}}</ref>


==Recordings==
==Recordings==
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Latest revision as of 20:27, 27 September 2024

Erna Spoorenberg with Willem Duys in 1961

Erna Spoorenberg, Huberdina Aletta Spoorenberg as real name, (11 April 1926 – 18 March 2004) was a Dutch soprano.[1]

Life

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She was born in Yogyakarta, Java, Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia). As a child, she studied the violin and singing. At the age of 14, she studied under Isa Neuhaus, a singer with the Düsseldorf Opera (who was later transported and killed by the Nazis). Spoorenberg then studied singing under Aaltje Noordewier until she was 17, whilst continuing her violin lessons under Julius Röntgen. At the conservatory, she decided to pursue singing in preference to the violin. In 1947, she made her debut on Radio Hilversum,[2] singing Mozart's motet Exsultate, jubilate.[citation needed]

In 1949, she auditioned for Karl Böhm and was given a guest contract at the Vienna State Opera, soon becoming a permanent member. Her performances there included:

Returning to the Netherlands, she was eventually offered a contract with De Nederlandse Opera for 25 performances per season. Her debut on 15 September 1955 was as Violetta in La traviata. Her insecure position there entailed that she had to work abroad for opera roles. She performed in Hamburg and Berlin and concert tours throughout Europe. In 1963 and 1965, she toured the Soviet Union, appearing at the Kirov and the Bolshoi Theatre. In 1968, she debuted in the United States.[2]

In parallel to her opera career, she gave many recitals, often with Géza Frid, and also as a soloist. In a 1957 recording of Bach's St Matthew Passion with De Nederlandse Bachvereniging, conducted by Anthon van der Horst [Wikidata], she was the soprano soloist. On 16 April 1970, she made her final appearance at De Nederlandse Opera as Konstanze in Die Entführung aus dem Serail.[citation needed]

In the early 1970s, Spoorenberg was injured in a car accident, in which her rib cage was crushed. After six months in hospital, she trained intensively to restore her breathing technique. The accident influenced her decision to work closer to home and she became mainly a singing teacher. From 1970 to 1977, she taught at the Royal Academy in Brussels, and from 1971 to 1988 in the Sweelinck Academy of Music in Amsterdam. After 1978, she worked as a private teacher.[citation needed]

Awards

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Death

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In later life she settled in the town of Vught, where she died in 2004, aged 78.[2]

Recordings

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Her more than 20 recordings include:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Truus de Leur; Elizabeth Forbes (2002). "Spoorenberg, Erna". Grove Music Online. Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.O004037.
  2. ^ a b c "Erna Spoorenberg (Soprano) - Short Biography". www.bach-cantatas.com. March 2004. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
  3. ^ Erna Spoorenberg discography at Discogs Edit this at Wikidata
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