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Elisabeth Sara "Elly" Ameling (born 8 February 1933) is a Dutch soprano, who is particularly known for lieder recitals and for performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performing with distinguished pianists and ensembles around the globe, she was awarded various honours and recording prizes.

Career

Ameling was born in Rotterdam where she grew up. and the Concours International de Musique in Geneva (1958).

Contemporary works, particularly by her countrymen and Robert Heppener, are also part of her large repertoire. Ameling has recorded more than 150 albums and has won many recording prizes, including The Edison Award, the Grand Prix du Disque and the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. When she retired in 1995, she was regarded as one of the most admired and recorded female lieder singers.

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Sources

  • Hamilton, David. (1987). The Metropolitan Opera Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to the World of Opera. New York, London, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo: Simon and Schuster. p.&nbsp;21. .
  • Sadie, Stanley and John Tyrrell. (2001). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. London: Macmillan Publishers Ltd. Vol. 1, p.&nbsp;462. .
  • Janny de Jong: Elly Ameling, vocaal avontuur. 104 pages, Unieboek/De Gooise Uitgeverij, Bussum (NL) 1978, .
  • Elly Ameling vinyldivas.com
  • Discography at SonyBMG Masterworks
  • Elly Ameling (Soprano) Bach Cantatas Website
  • Interview with Elly Ameling by Bruce Duffie, 9 April 1982