Madelene Olivier Van Aardt (14 August 1896 – 6 July 1982) was a South African composer, [1] teacher, [2] and pianist. [3] She was one of the few women to compose songs in the Afrikaans language. [2]
Van Aardt was born in Graaff-Reinet. She earned a Diploma Associate from Trinity College London, then returned to South Africa to live in Somerset East. [2]
Van Aardt collaborated with composer and pianist Felix de Cola on several of her works. Her music was published by Voortrekkerpers [4] and Ardmore & Beechwood Ltd., [3] and included on at least one LP recording (Columbia AE 612). [5] Her compositions include:
Madelene Olivier Van Aardt (14 August 1896 – 6 July 1982) was a South African composer, [1] teacher, [2] and pianist. [3] She was one of the few women to compose songs in the Afrikaans language. [2]
Van Aardt was born in Graaff-Reinet. She earned a Diploma Associate from Trinity College London, then returned to South Africa to live in Somerset East. [2]
Van Aardt collaborated with composer and pianist Felix de Cola on several of her works. Her music was published by Voortrekkerpers [4] and Ardmore & Beechwood Ltd., [3] and included on at least one LP recording (Columbia AE 612). [5] Her compositions include: