A Dutch woman, painfully shy, with a golden voice. According to Ms. Heynis the sheer essence of singing was to render the voice of her soul: "I was the song, as I was singing."
Saturday, 26 December 2015
Second Christmas Day
Aafje Heynis died in december 2015, 91 years old. Her unique voice was quiet already for so long, and now forever. I loved the alto voice, bereft of any mannerisms, humble, honest, deep.
A Dutch woman, painfully shy, with a golden voice. According to Ms. Heynis the sheer essence of singing was to render the voice of her soul: "I was the song, as I was singing."
A Dutch woman, painfully shy, with a golden voice. According to Ms. Heynis the sheer essence of singing was to render the voice of her soul: "I was the song, as I was singing."
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Very nice
ReplyDeleteLovely voice.
DeleteHan
Thank you for sharing the beautiful song and story, Han.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings...Cat
You are very welcome Cat, I love the song and her voice.
DeleteHan
I too love her beautiful alt voice. Thanks, Han.
ReplyDeleteappy
Another admirer, how wonderful Appy. She was such a wonderful woman.
DeleteHan
One of my favorites....this version is magnificent...
ReplyDeletehugs abby
It is isn't it? It touches your heart and soul...
DeleteHan
Beautiful alt..
ReplyDeleteThank you, Han.
Mona Lisa
She was Mona Lisa, it's such a pity she stopped so early in her career. But we can still remember her with the recordings she left us.
DeleteHan