Ellen Beck

Ellen Nathalie Nina Beck (1873–1953) was a Danish mezzo-soprano who in the early 20th century was one of the country's best known concert performers. She also frequently gave recitals abroad, appearing in the Promenade Concerts in London's Royal Albert Hall. In 1906 she was honoured by King Frederik VIII as a Royal Chamber Singer (Kongelige Kammersangerinde), a title usually reserved for opera singers. Beck later became a prominent voice teacher.

Biography Born on 3 October 1873 in Lerchenborg Manor near Kalundborg, Ellen Nathalie Nina Beck was the daughter of the State Councilor Eckardt Frederik Beck (1827–1896) and Julie Louise née Fabricius (1843–1922).

Ellen Beck died in Copenhagen on 7 November 1953 and is buried in Assistens Cemetery.