Ève Brenner

This article is about the French opera singer. For the American actress, see Eve Brenner.
Ève Brenner
Born (1941-09-11) 11 September 1941 (age 83)
Saint-Chartier, Indre, France
OccupationOpera singer
Known forLe Matin sur la rivière (1976)
Children2, including Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Ève Brenner (born 11 September 1941) is a French opera singer notable for her voice that spanned five octaves.[1]

Early life

Brenner was born in Saint-Chartier in central France where her parents who were both musicians and refugees were living. Her father, Ludwig Brenner, who was of Jewish-German descent, was captured and deported during World War II.[1] He died in captivity in 1942 leaving her mother Jeanne alone to raise their children.[1]

When the family returned to Paris at the end of the war, her mother rejoined her orchestra and left her children in the care of their grandparents. Aged 14, Brenner left school to join her mother's orchestra.

Music career

Brenner studied opera at the Conservatoire de Paris from the age of 20.[1] She sang in films, including Manon des Sources. She released several singles and EPs from the 1970s onward. Her single "Morning on the River" peaked at number 96 in Australia in February 1979.[2]

Singles and EPs

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Ève Brenner, fille du pays - , Saint-Chartier (36) - La Nouvelle République" (in French). Lanouvellerepublique.fr. 11 June 2013. Retrieved 2 August 2014.
  2. ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 46. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Discogs: Ève Brenner
  4. ^ a b c d e Discography: Ève Brenner


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