Aaltje Noordewier–Reddingius
Aaltje Noordewier–Reddingius was a noted Dutch classical soprano who had an active performance career in the concert repertoire from 1888 through the 1930s. She was also a celebrated voice teacher.
From 1886–90, she studied at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam. In 1893, she married painter :nl:Michiel Noordewier|Michiel Noordewier. She was a mentor to singers such as Aafje Heynis, Erna Spoorenberg and Laurens Bogtman.Legacy
Main-belt asteroid 677 Aaltje, discovered by August Kopff at Heidelberg Observatory in 1909, was named in her honour.
