Aaltje Noordewier–Reddingius (

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Reddingius; 1 September 1868, Deurne – 6 April 1949) was a Dutch classical

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who had an active performance career in the concert repertoire from 1888 through the 1930s. She was also a celebrated

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. In 1893, she married painter Michiel Noordewier. She was a mentor to singers such as Aafje Heynis, Erna Spoorenberg and Laurens Bogtman.

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Main-belt asteroid 677 Aaltje, discovered by

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in 1909, was named in her honour.

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1868 births 1949 deaths Dutch women singers Dutch sopranos People from Deurne, Netherlands Conservatorium van Amsterdam alumni {{netherlands-singer-stub

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