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Jo Vincent

1898 – 1989

Dutch soprano

Opera singer Soprano
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About Jo Vincent

Lived 1898 – 1989 (aged 91). Jo Vincent was a Dutch opera singer and soprano.

Johanna Maria Vincent (6 March 1898 – 28 November 1989) was a Dutch soprano who appeared mostly in oratorio and concert, and is internationally known. She appeared regularly with Willem Mengelberg and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra from 1924 to 1942, including annual concerts and a recording of Bach's St Matthew Passion. She participated in the world premiere of Benjamin Britten's Spring Symphony, with Kathleen Ferrier and Peter Pears. After retiring, she taught at the Haarlem Conservatory.

Life Johanna Vincent was born in Amsterdam, the daughter of the organist, piano teacher and carillonneur Jacob Vincent, and Geertruida Johanna Meijer. then performed in Queen's Hall, conducted by Henry Wood. Jo Vincent CD1 Jo Vincent, Philips Legendary Voices. CDs Jo Vincent, The Great Dutch Soprano. CDs Jo Vincent Kwartet - Psalmen en Gezangen / Liederen van Joh. de Heer Jo Vincent - Passion, Oratorio & Arias, 2 CD's Mahler: Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection", Kathleen Ferrier, Otto Klemperer Mahler: Symphony No. 4, Mengelberg

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Johanna Maria Vincent

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jo Vincent?

Dutch soprano (1898–1989)

When was Jo Vincent born?

Jo Vincent was born on 6 March 1898 in Amsterdam.

When did Jo Vincent die?

Jo Vincent died on 28 November 1989.

What was Jo Vincent's occupation?

Jo Vincent was an opera singer and soprano.

What nationality was Jo Vincent?

Jo Vincent was Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jo Vincent

· Wikidata: Q2550269

· DBpedia: Jo Vincent

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