Ellen Beck (soprano)

Ellen Nathalie Nina Beck (1873–1953) was a Danish mezzo-soprano who in the early 20th century was one of the country's best known concert performers.

She also frequently gave recitals abroad, appearing in the Promenade Concerts in London's Royal Albert Hall.

When the Swedish opera singer Algot Lange (1859–1904) heard Ellen Beck singing, he offered to train her.

As early as 1906, Frederik VIII honoured her as a Royal Chamber Singer, the only concert performer ever to receive the title.

[1] Beck travelled widely, performing throughout Scandinavia and in orchestral concerts in Russia, Germany, Switzerland, France, Ireland and Great Britain.