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Hopkinson Smith
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After concentrating in Musicology at Harvard, Hopkinson Smith went to Europe in 1973 to study with Emilio Pujol and also Eugen Dombois. In … read moreAfter concentrating in Musicology at Harvard, Hopkinson Smith went to Europe in 1973 to study with Emilio Pujol and also Eugen Dombois. In the mid 1970s, Hopkinson Smith was involved in the founding of the ensemble Hesperion XX. Since th… read moreAfter concentrating in Musicology at Harvard, Hopkinson Smith went to Europe in 1973 to study with Emilio Pujol and also Eugen Dombois. In the mid 1970s, Hopkinson Smith was involved in the founding of the ensemble Hesperion XX. Since the mid 80s, Hopkinson Smith has focused principally on solo m… read more -
Paul O'Dette
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Paul R. O'Dette (b. Columbus, Ohio, February 2, 1954) is an American lutenist, conductor, and music researcher specializing in early m… read morePaul R. O'Dette (b. Columbus, Ohio, February 2, 1954) is an American lutenist, conductor, and music researcher specializing in early music. O'Dette began playing classical guitar, and while in high school also played electric g… read morePaul R. O'Dette (b. Columbus, Ohio, February 2, 1954) is an American lutenist, conductor, and music researcher specializing in early music. O'Dette began playing classical guitar, and while in high school also played electric guitar in a rock band in Columbus, Ohio, where he grew up. He… read more -
Rolf Lislevand
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Rolf Lislevand is a Norwegian baroque guitarist who was born in 1961. His work has concentrated on two distinct streams. On the one hand, h… read moreRolf Lislevand is a Norwegian baroque guitarist who was born in 1961. His work has concentrated on two distinct streams. On the one hand, he is a highly regarded performer of traditional Baroque music, recording works by Bach, Monteverdi… read moreRolf Lislevand is a Norwegian baroque guitarist who was born in 1961. His work has concentrated on two distinct streams. On the one hand, he is a highly regarded performer of traditional Baroque music, recording works by Bach, Monteverdi, and Gautier. On the other hand, he is a skilled improvisor… read more -
Nigel North
10,838 listeners
Nigel North (born 5 June 1954) is an English lutenist and guitarist. He studied guitar on a scholarship to the junior department of the Gui… read moreNigel North (born 5 June 1954) is an English lutenist and guitarist. He studied guitar on a scholarship to the junior department of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (1964-70), taking up the lute in 1969, at the age of 15. He maint… read moreNigel North (born 5 June 1954) is an English lutenist and guitarist. He studied guitar on a scholarship to the junior department of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama (1964-70), taking up the lute in 1969, at the age of 15. He maintains he was more or less self-taught on the instrument. He w… read more -
Joachim Held
1,666 listeners
Joachim Held (born in Hamburg in 1963) is a German lutenist. He has recorded several solo albums, mostly 17th century Baroque lute music. View wikiJoachim Held (born in Hamburg in 1963) is a German lutenist. He has recorded several solo albums, mostly 17th century Baroque lute music. View wikiJoachim Held (born in Hamburg in 1963) is a German lutenist. He has recorded several solo albums, mostly 17th century Baroque lute music. View wiki -
Julian Bream
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Julian Bream CBE (born Julian Alexander Bream on 15 July 1933; died 14 August 2020) was an English virtuoso classical guitarist and lutenis… read moreJulian Bream CBE (born Julian Alexander Bream on 15 July 1933; died 14 August 2020) was an English virtuoso classical guitarist and lutenist. One of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century, he played a significant… read moreJulian Bream CBE (born Julian Alexander Bream on 15 July 1933; died 14 August 2020) was an English virtuoso classical guitarist and lutenist. One of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century, he played a significant role in improving the public perception of the classical gu… read more -
Jordi Savall
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Jordi Savall i Bernadet (born 1941, in Igualada, Catalonia) is a Catalan viol player and composer. He is one of the major figures in the fi… read moreJordi Savall i Bernadet (born 1941, in Igualada, Catalonia) is a Catalan viol player and composer. He is one of the major figures in the field of early music since the 1970s, largely responsible for bringing the viol (viola da gamba) bac… read moreJordi Savall i Bernadet (born 1941, in Igualada, Catalonia) is a Catalan viol player and composer. He is one of the major figures in the field of early music since the 1970s, largely responsible for bringing the viol (viola da gamba) back to life on the stage. His repertory ranges from Medieval t… read more -
Rachel Podger
12,280 listeners
Rachel Podger is a violinist specialising in music from the Baroque era and known for her performances on a Baroque instrument (roughly a f… read moreRachel Podger is a violinist specialising in music from the Baroque era and known for her performances on a Baroque instrument (roughly a full tone lower than a modern violin and usually played with gut strings). Podger's recordings… read moreRachel Podger is a violinist specialising in music from the Baroque era and known for her performances on a Baroque instrument (roughly a full tone lower than a modern violin and usually played with gut strings). Podger's recordings of the Bach's solo sonatas and partitas, and her recor… read more -
Luca Pianca
2,141 listeners
Luca Pianca (born 1958) is a Swiss musician-lutenist whose specialty is archlute. In 1985 he co - founded Il Giardino Armonico.,a pioneerin… read moreLuca Pianca (born 1958) is a Swiss musician-lutenist whose specialty is archlute. In 1985 he co - founded Il Giardino Armonico.,a pioneering Italian early-music ensemble based in Milan. He has premiered works by the contemporary lutenist… read moreLuca Pianca (born 1958) is a Swiss musician-lutenist whose specialty is archlute. In 1985 he co - founded Il Giardino Armonico.,a pioneering Italian early-music ensemble based in Milan. He has premiered works by the contemporary lutenist-composer Roman Turovsky-Savchuk at international festivals,… read more -
Rinaldo Alessandrini
12,777 listeners
Rinaldo Alessandrini (born 1960) is a virtuoso on Baroque keyboards, including harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ. He is founder and conduc… read moreRinaldo Alessandrini (born 1960) is a virtuoso on Baroque keyboards, including harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ. He is founder and conductor of the Italian early music ensemble Concerto Italiano, performing music of Monteverdi, Vivaldi… read moreRinaldo Alessandrini (born 1960) is a virtuoso on Baroque keyboards, including harpsichord, fortepiano, and organ. He is founder and conductor of the Italian early music ensemble Concerto Italiano, performing music of Monteverdi, Vivaldi, Couperin, J. S. Bach, and others. He is considered a forem… read more