Kleengedichtjes op. 52 Hugo Verriest in genegen achting toegewijd. - Rennes, Catharina van 1858-1940; Gezelle, Guido 1830-1899 (Utrecht Rennes, van, 1904)
Dedication in the composer's hand "Aan mijn Kocky. Ter herinnering aan het doopfeest op 29 sept. 1904". Kocky referring to Kocky van Meerlant, dedicatee of song nr.14, page 24-25
Catharina van Rennes a Dutch music educator, soprano singer and composer, acquired fame as a singer of oratorios and Lieder, before becoming known for her vocal compositions.
Hugo Verriest (1840-1922) was a Flemish priest, poet, writer and orator, and a pupil of Guido Gezelle. He was one of the most important exponents of cultural Flemishism as well as a promoter of the political Flemish Movement.
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Keywords: 20th Century (1901-2000); Song; Poetry; Netherlands