Bertha Tammelin
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Bertha Carolina Mathilda Tammelin, née Bock (21 March 1836 - 1915) was a Swedish
actress, opera
tic mezzo soprano, pianist
, composer and drama teacher.
Bertha Tammelin was born to Karolina Bock
and the musician of Kungliga Hovkapellet
, C. Bock. She was educated at Dramatens elevskola
1853-55 and hired at the Royal Swedish Opera
and at the Royal Dramatic Theatre
as a premier actress in 1856. She performed both operatic parts and dramatic parts. As an actress, her most noted part was Ingrid in Bröllopet på Ulvåsa by Frans Hedberg, and as a singer, Puck in Oberon
.
She was also a musician. She held piano concerts at the age of fourteen. She was also active as a composer. Several of her works was a part of the collection "Det sjungande Europa" (The Singing Europe). From 1879, she was a music teacher at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
, and in 1889, she was made teacher of drama at Dramatens elevskola. She also had private students. Among her famous students were Ellen Hartman
.
Bertha Tammelin suffered from weak eyesight her entire life, and eventually, it worsened: she retired because of this condition, making her final appearance on stage on 7 March 1884.
She married accountant Filip Tammelin in 1873. Bertha Tammelin was given the Litteris et Artibus
in 1885.
Swedish language
Swedish is a North Germanic language, spoken by approximately 10 million people, predominantly in Sweden and parts of Finland, especially along its coast and on the Åland islands. It is largely mutually intelligible with Norwegian and Danish...
actress, opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
tic mezzo soprano, pianist
Piano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, composer and drama teacher.
Bertha Tammelin was born to Karolina Bock
Karolina Bock
Karolina Sofia Bock née Richter, , was a Swedish dancer, actor and singer. She was also the principal for the Dramatens elevskola for two periods; in 1831-1834 and 1841-1856. She was the most known female comedian in her country during her years at the stage.- Background :Karolina Richter, child of...
and the musician of Kungliga Hovkapellet
Kungliga Hovkapellet
Kungliga Hovkapellet , is a Swedish orchestra and was located at the Royal Court in Sweden's capital Stockholm. It was first recorded in 1526. Since 1773 it is part of the Royal Swedish Opera's company....
, C. Bock. She was educated at Dramatens elevskola
Dramatens elevskola
Dramatens elevskola, i.e. Kungliga Dramatiska Teaterns Elevskola, or in Eng: The Royal Dramatic Theatre's acting school, was the acting school of Sweden's national stage, The Royal Dramatic Theatre, and for many years seen as the foremost theatre school and drama education for Swedish stage actors...
1853-55 and hired at the Royal Swedish Opera
Royal Swedish Opera
Kungliga Operan is Sweden's national stage for opera and ballet.-Location and Environment:...
and at the Royal Dramatic Theatre
Royal Dramatic Theatre
The Royal Dramatic Theatre is Sweden's national stage for "spoken drama", founded in 1788. Around one thousand shows are put on annually on the theatre's eight running stages....
as a premier actress in 1856. She performed both operatic parts and dramatic parts. As an actress, her most noted part was Ingrid in Bröllopet på Ulvåsa by Frans Hedberg, and as a singer, Puck in Oberon
Oberon
Oberon is a legendary king of the fairies.Oberon may also refer to:-People:* Merle Oberon , British actress* Oberon Zell-Ravenheart , Neopagan activist-Media and entertainment:* Oberon...
.
She was also a musician. She held piano concerts at the age of fourteen. She was also active as a composer. Several of her works was a part of the collection "Det sjungande Europa" (The Singing Europe). From 1879, she was a music teacher at the Royal Swedish Academy of Music
Royal Swedish Academy of Music
The Royal Swedish Academy of Music or Kungl. Musikaliska Akademien, founded in 1771 by King Gustav III, is one of the Royal Academies in Sweden...
, and in 1889, she was made teacher of drama at Dramatens elevskola. She also had private students. Among her famous students were Ellen Hartman
Ellen Hartman
Ellen Hartman, born Helena Elisabeth Florentina Hedlund , was a Swedish actor. She was one of the greatest stars in Stockholm during the 1880s and 1890s. She was avarded with the Litteris et Artibus....
.
Bertha Tammelin suffered from weak eyesight her entire life, and eventually, it worsened: she retired because of this condition, making her final appearance on stage on 7 March 1884.
She married accountant Filip Tammelin in 1873. Bertha Tammelin was given the Litteris et Artibus
Litteris et Artibus
Litteris et Artibus is a Swedish royal medal established in 1853 by Charles XV of Sweden, who was then crown prince. It is awarded to people who have made important contributions to culture, especially music, dramatic art and literature....
in 1885.