Description

JOS BESSELINK (HENGELO, 30 SEPTEMBER, 1894 – VELP, 3 APRIL, 1975)

 

 

 

 

In 1914, he began his education in Nijmegen and later continued his studies in Berlin. In 1919, he made his debut as a concert singer in Scheveningen. That same year, he made his operatic debut as Pinkerton in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly in The Hague. He performed with great success on various Dutch and Belgian opera stages. His repertoire also included roles such as Don José in Carmen, Alfredo in La Traviata, Rodolfo in La Bohème, and Turiddu in Cavalleria Rusticana.

 

Chronology of some appearances

 

1919 Scheveningen Concert

1919 Hague Opera Madama Butterfly (Pinkerton)

 

TRACKLIST

 

Carmen (Bizet) Il fior Reneyphone

Cid (Massenet) O souverain Reneyphone F42444

Faust (Gounod) Salut demeure chaste et pure Reneyphone F42444

Tosca (Puccini) O de beautes egales Reneyphone F 42448

Werther (Massenet) Pourquoi me reveiller Reneyphone F 42449