Frieda Belinfante
Frieda Belinfante | |
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A 1943 photo of Belinfante from the Nazi SD files on suspected resistance members | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 10, 1904 Amsterdam, Holland |
| Died | March 5, 1995 (aged 90) Santa Fe, New Mexico, US |
| Genres | Classical |
| Occupation | Conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Cello and viol |
| Years active | 1922–1962 |
| Formerly of | Orange County Philharmonic |
| Partner | Henriëtte Bosmans |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Dutch resistance |
| Unit | Group 2000 |
| Known for | 1943 bombing of the Amsterdam civil registry office |
Frieda Belinfante (May 10, 1904 – March 5, 1995) was a Dutch cellist, philharmonic conductor, a prominent lesbian, and a member of the Dutch resistance during World War II. After the war, Belinfante emigrated to the United States and continued her career in music. She was the founding artistic director and conductor of the Orange County Philharmonic.