Amsterdam-Zuid , North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Henriėtte Bosmans
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 31, 2023
1. Henriėtte Bosmans Marker
Nederlands componiste en pianiste. Ze was de dochter van Henri Bosmans, solocellist bij het Concertgebouworkest en pianiste Sara Benedicts. Haar moeder gaf haar pianoles en vanaf haar zeventiende trad ze geregeld op in het Amsterdams Concertgebouw.
Dutch composer and pianist. She was the daughter of Henri Bosmans, solo cellist at the Concertgebouw Orchestra, and pianist Sara Benedicts. Her mother gave her piano lessons and from the age of seventeen she performed regularly at the Amsterdam Concertgebouw.
Erected 2023 by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 2, 1952.
Location. 52° 20.504′ N, 4° 52.252′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Amsterdam-Zuid. Marker is at the intersection
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Catharina van Rennes (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Etty Hillesum (approx. 1.2 kilometers away); Joannes Josephus Viotta (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Adriaen Valerius (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Vredeskerk (church of peace) (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Jacob Obrecht (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); Giovanni Palestrina (approx. 1.6 kilometers away); a different marker also named Etty Hillesum (approx. 1.7 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
Also see . . .
1. Henriėtte Bosmans - Lead, Kindly Light (YouTube, 5:22).
- Composer: Henriėtte Hilda Bosmans (6 December 1895 -- 2 July 1952)
- Performers: Julia Bronkhorst (soprano), Maarten Hillenius (piano)
- Year of recording: 1998
"Lead, kindly Light", for Soprano and Piano, written in 1945.
During the 2nd World War, Dutch composer Henriėtte Bosmans refused to become a member of the 'Kulturkammer'[the Nazi Chamber of Culture], which was required of all Dutch musicians. At the end of August 1942, performance of her music was banned. She earned an income playing in private concerts. After the war Bosmans
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 31, 2022
2. Henriėtte Bosmans Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building. Given the height of the hedge and the nearby tree, viewing this marker clearly may be difficult at times.
2. Henriėtte Bosmans (Wikipedia).
Overview: Henriėtte Hilda Bosmans (6 December 1895 2 July 1952) was a Dutch composer and pianist.(Submitted on November 7, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
