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Pierre Hantaï
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Philippe Herreweghe
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Ton Koopman
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Ton Koopman was born in Zwolle in 1944. After a classical education he studied organ, harpsichord and musicology in Amsterdam and was award… read moreTon Koopman was born in Zwolle in 1944. After a classical education he studied organ, harpsichord and musicology in Amsterdam and was awarded the Prix d'Excellence for both instruments. Almost from the beginning of his musical studi… read moreTon Koopman was born in Zwolle in 1944. After a classical education he studied organ, harpsichord and musicology in Amsterdam and was awarded the Prix d'Excellence for both instruments. Almost from the beginning of his musical studies he was fascinated with authentic instruments and a perfor… read more -
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
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Sviatoslav Richter
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Sviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (Святослав Рихтер; March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was a Soviet pianist. Sviatoslav Richter was widely reco… read moreSviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (Святослав Рихтер; March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was a Soviet pianist. Sviatoslav Richter was widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was well known for his vast reperto… read moreSviatoslav Teofilovich Richter (Святослав Рихтер; March 20, 1915 - August 1, 1997) was a Soviet pianist. Sviatoslav Richter was widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century. He was well known for his vast repertoire, effortless technique and poetic phrasing. Richter was b… read more -
Christophe Rousset
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Benjamin Alard
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Benjamin Alard is a French organist and harpsichordist. Born in 1985 in the city of Rouen, Alard's music shows a fondness of early mu… read moreBenjamin Alard is a French organist and harpsichordist. Born in 1985 in the city of Rouen, Alard's music shows a fondness of early music. Alard is one of the best contemporary Harpsichordists… View wikiBenjamin Alard is a French organist and harpsichordist. Born in 1985 in the city of Rouen, Alard's music shows a fondness of early music. Alard is one of the best contemporary Harpsichordists… View wiki -
Trevor Pinnock
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Masaaki Suzuki
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András Schiff
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