VAN ASCH, Elsie
Name:
VAN ASCH, Elsie (1872-1951)
Musical genre:
Chamber Music, Solo Instrument, Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
New Zealand
Country of location:
New Zealand
Notes:
The duaghter of pioneer educator for the deaf, Gerrit Van Asch, Elsie was educated at Christchurch Girls High School and lived for much of her life in Sumner. She was an active sportswoman and composed a small number of pieces, two of which were published locally. She later married J. Edward Stevens, a teacher at the school for the deaf.
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