Aafje Heynis
Aafje Heynis, born May 2, 1924, in Krommenie, in the Netherlands, was a
contralto singer. She began her musical journey singing in a children's choir
accompanied by her father on the harmonium. In 1945, after the liberation from
German occupation, Heynis gained local recognition when she performed Handel’s
"Dank sei Dir" for the people of Zaan. Her breakthrough came through her
interpretation of Brahms' Rhapsody for Alto with the Royal Concertgebouw
Orchestra under Eduard van Beinum's direction. From 1946 to 1949, she studied
under Aaltje Noordewier-Reddingius and further refined...
Beveel gerust uw wegenPaul Gerhardt, Aafje Heynis, Simon C. Jansen, Bernard Ter Haar and Johannes Gijsbertus G. Bastiaans
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Beveel gerust uw wegen
Aafje HeynisAuf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden
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Daar Kwamen Drie KoningenTraditional, Aafje Heynis and Simon C. Jansen
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'K Wil U, O God, Mijn Dank BetalenH.A. Bruining, Aafje Heynis and Simon C. Jansen
Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden
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Grote God, Wij Loven UH. Swarth, Aafje Heynis and Simon C. Jansen
Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden
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Schoonste Heer JezusTraditional, Aafje Heynis and Simon C. Jansen
Auf, auf, mein Herz, mit Freuden
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