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Giacomo Puccini
574,478 listeners
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Sir Simon Rattle
63,263 listeners
Sir Simon Denis Rattle OM CBE (born 19 January 1955) is a British conductor. He rose to international prominence during the 1980s and 1990s… read moreSir Simon Denis Rattle OM CBE (born 19 January 1955) is a British conductor. He rose to international prominence during the 1980s and 1990s, while Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (1980–98). Rattle was principa… read moreSir Simon Denis Rattle OM CBE (born 19 January 1955) is a British conductor. He rose to international prominence during the 1980s and 1990s, while Music Director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (1980–98). Rattle was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic from 2002 to 2018. It… read more -
Tullio Serafin
16,819 listeners
Tullio Serafin (1 September 1878 - 2 February 1968) was an Italian conductor. Tullio Serafin was a leading Italian opera conductor with a l… read moreTullio Serafin (1 September 1878 - 2 February 1968) was an Italian conductor. Tullio Serafin was a leading Italian opera conductor with a long career and a very broad repertoire who revived many 19th century bel canto operas by Bellini, … read moreTullio Serafin (1 September 1878 - 2 February 1968) was an Italian conductor. Tullio Serafin was a leading Italian opera conductor with a long career and a very broad repertoire who revived many 19th century bel canto operas by Bellini, Rossini and Donizetti to become staples of 20th century repe… read more -
Leonard Bernstein
359,069 listeners
Leonard Bernstein, a unique source of creative energy in America’s music throughout his entire adult lifetime, was born in Lawrence, Massac… read moreLeonard Bernstein, a unique source of creative energy in America’s music throughout his entire adult lifetime, was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on August 25, 1918. He was given piano lessons as a boy and had his pre-college education… read moreLeonard Bernstein, a unique source of creative energy in America’s music throughout his entire adult lifetime, was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, on August 25, 1918. He was given piano lessons as a boy and had his pre-college education at the Garrison and Boston Latin schools. Going on to Harva… read more -
Montserrat Caballé
58,049 listeners
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Rolando Villazón
15,114 listeners
Emilio Rolando Villazón Mauleón (b. February 22, 1972, in Mexico City) is a Mexican tenor. He is currently in international demand as an op… read moreEmilio Rolando Villazón Mauleón (b. February 22, 1972, in Mexico City) is a Mexican tenor. He is currently in international demand as an opera singer, and also maintains an active recording career. He has recorded three solo CDs with Vir… read moreEmilio Rolando Villazón Mauleón (b. February 22, 1972, in Mexico City) is a Mexican tenor. He is currently in international demand as an opera singer, and also maintains an active recording career. He has recorded three solo CDs with Virgin Classics and is additionally featured, along with Patriz… read more -
Neeme Järvi
7,037 listeners
Neeme Järvi was born on June 7, 1937 in Tallinn, Estonia, where his studies of music began. He continued in Leningrad Conservatoire under N… read moreNeeme Järvi was born on June 7, 1937 in Tallinn, Estonia, where his studies of music began. He continued in Leningrad Conservatoire under Nikolai Rabinowitz, Evgeny Mravinsky and others. Early in his career, he held posts with the Estoni… read moreNeeme Järvi was born on June 7, 1937 in Tallinn, Estonia, where his studies of music began. He continued in Leningrad Conservatoire under Nikolai Rabinowitz, Evgeny Mravinsky and others. Early in his career, he held posts with the Estonian Radio Symphony Orchestra, today the Estonian National Sym… read more -
Mitsuko Uchida
43,109 listeners
"Uchida is, simply, Uchida – an elegant, deeply musical interpreter who strikes an inspired balance of head and heart in everything sh… read more"Uchida is, simply, Uchida – an elegant, deeply musical interpreter who strikes an inspired balance of head and heart in everything she plays." - Chicago Tribune Mitsuko Uchida (born December 20, 1948) is a classical pianist. B… read more"Uchida is, simply, Uchida – an elegant, deeply musical interpreter who strikes an inspired balance of head and heart in everything she plays." - Chicago Tribune Mitsuko Uchida (born December 20, 1948) is a classical pianist. Born in Atami, a seaside town close to Tokyo, Japan, Uchida m… read more -
Jakub Józef Orliński
4,948 listeners
Polish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, Grand Finals winner of the 2016 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and winner of the 2… read morePolish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, Grand Finals winner of the 2016 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and winner of the 2015 Marcella Sembrich International Vocal Competition, is quickly gaining a reputation as a singer… read morePolish countertenor Jakub Józef Orliński, Grand Finals winner of the 2016 Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions and winner of the 2015 Marcella Sembrich International Vocal Competition, is quickly gaining a reputation as a singer of striking vocal beauty and daring stage craft. The 2016-1… read more -
Igor Levit
17,939 listeners
Igor Levit (Russian: Игорь Левит), born 1987 in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod), is a Russian-German pianist. Levit began playing piano at age … read moreIgor Levit (Russian: Игорь Левит), born 1987 in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod), is a Russian-German pianist. Levit began playing piano at age three, and as a child he had his first successes on the concert stage in his hometown of Nizhny No… read moreIgor Levit (Russian: Игорь Левит), born 1987 in Gorky (now Nizhny Novgorod), is a Russian-German pianist. Levit began playing piano at age three, and as a child he had his first successes on the concert stage in his hometown of Nizhny Novgorod. His family moved to Hanover in 1995. From 1999-2000 … read more