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Giacomo Meyerbeer
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Wilhelm Backhaus
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Nathan Milstein
29,020 listeners
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Tatiana Nikolayeva
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Artur Schnabel
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Paul Lewis
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There are at least four artists that produce music under the name Paul Lewis. There is Paul Lewis, a popular singer-song writer from the D… read moreThere are at least four artists that produce music under the name Paul Lewis. There is Paul Lewis, a popular singer-song writer from the DelMarVa peninsula (Delaware + Eastern Shore Maryland/Virginia). And there is Paul Lewis, the Brit… read moreThere are at least four artists that produce music under the name Paul Lewis. There is Paul Lewis, a popular singer-song writer from the DelMarVa peninsula (Delaware + Eastern Shore Maryland/Virginia). And there is Paul Lewis, the British classical pianist. 1.) Paul Lewis is a popular singer-so… read more -
Andreas Staier
11,561 listeners
Undoubtedly one of the most prominent harpsichord and forte piano performers in the world, Andreas Staier embarked upon a solo career in 19… read moreUndoubtedly one of the most prominent harpsichord and forte piano performers in the world, Andreas Staier embarked upon a solo career in 1986 and, since then, his indisputable musical mastery has made its mark on the interpretation of ba… read moreUndoubtedly one of the most prominent harpsichord and forte piano performers in the world, Andreas Staier embarked upon a solo career in 1986 and, since then, his indisputable musical mastery has made its mark on the interpretation of baroque, classical and romantic repertoire. Born in Göttingen,… read more -
Renaud Capuçon
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The leading French violinist of his generation, Renaud Capuçon is established internationally as a soloist and chamber musician of distinct… read moreThe leading French violinist of his generation, Renaud Capuçon is established internationally as a soloist and chamber musician of distinction. Born in Chambéry, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire, winning first prizes for both violin… read moreThe leading French violinist of his generation, Renaud Capuçon is established internationally as a soloist and chamber musician of distinction. Born in Chambéry, he studied at the Paris Conservatoire, winning first prizes for both violin and chamber music. In 1995, he won the Prize of the Berlin … read more -
Ivan Moravec
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Leslie Howard
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Leslie Howard was an accomplished British actor, director, and producer, born on April 3, 1893, in London, England. He rose to prominence d… read moreLeslie Howard was an accomplished British actor, director, and producer, born on April 3, 1893, in London, England. He rose to prominence during the early 20th century and became one of the most recognized and respected actors of his tim… read moreLeslie Howard was an accomplished British actor, director, and producer, born on April 3, 1893, in London, England. He rose to prominence during the early 20th century and became one of the most recognized and respected actors of his time. Howard's career encompassed both stage and screen. H… read more