Henriëtte Bosmans
1895 - 1952
For a full biography and a complete list of works with links to scores and recordings, visit www.forbiddenmusicregained.org
Doris Hochscheid (cello) en Frans van Ruth (piano) recorded the Cello Sonata and Trois Impressions in their series 'Dutch Cello Sonatas'. The CD can be ordered from Stichting Cellosonate.
Before the war, Henriette Bosmans already enjoyed a well-established reputation in Dutch musical life, especially as a pianist. During the war she was not allowed to appear in public and had to support herself with underground house concerts. Her considerable oeuvre includes orchestral works, chamber music and many songs.
Henriette, an only child, was raised in a musical environment. Her father, Henri Bosmans (1856-1896), had been principal solo cellist of the newly established Concertgebouw Orchestra. He died when she was just a baby. Her mother, a piano teacher at the Conservatory of Amsterdam, gave … Continue
SelecteD works
Sonate 1919 cello and piano
Trio 1921 piano, viool and cello
First Cello Concerto 1921 cello and orchestra Second Cello Concerto 1923 cello and orchestra
Trois Impressions 1926 cello and piano
Concertstuk 1929 flute and orchestra
Concertstuk 1934 violin and orchestra
Daar komen de Canadezen 1945 voice and piano
Das macht den Menschen glücklich 1951 voice and piano
For a complete list of works by Henriette Bosmans visit our website Forbidden Music Regained.
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