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Glenn Gould
353,715 listeners
Glenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention … read moreGlenn Gould (Toronto, Canada 1932-1982) was a Canadian pianist most known for his interpretations of baroque keyboard music, particularly the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. Gould's first performance to receive widespread attention was his 1955 recording of Bach's Goldberg Variations. … read more
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Mstislav Rostropovich
93,496 listeners
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich was a Russian cellist and conductor, born March 27, 1927, in Baku USSR. He is considered one of the grea… read moreMstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich was a Russian cellist and conductor, born March 27, 1927, in Baku USSR. He is considered one of the greatest cellists ever. First concerts Rostropovich gave his first cello concert in 1942. From 1943 to… read moreMstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich was a Russian cellist and conductor, born March 27, 1927, in Baku USSR. He is considered one of the greatest cellists ever. First concerts Rostropovich gave his first cello concert in 1942. From 1943 to 1948, he studied at the Moscow Conservatory, where he becam… read more
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Jacqueline du Pré
35,707 listeners
Born in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jers… read moreBorn in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jersey, where her family had lived for generations. After having worked as an accountant at the Lloyds… read moreBorn in Oxford, England, on 26 January 1945, Jacqueline du Pré was the second child of Derek and Iris du Pré. Derek du Pré was born in Jersey, where her family had lived for generations. After having worked as an accountant at the Lloyds Bank in St Helier and London for eleven years Derek became … read more
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Pierre Fournier
25,585 listeners
Pierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of h… read morePierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French … read morePierre Fournier (1906-1986) was born in Paris on June 24, and known in his lifetime as "the aristocrat of cellists," because of his lyrical playing, and for his impeccable artistic sensitivity. Fournier was the son of a French army general, and as a child was taught piano by his mother.… read more
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Yo-Yo Ma
489,940 listeners
Yo-Yo Ma (born October 7, 1955) is an American cellist. Born to and partially raised by Chinese parents in Paris and educated in New York C… read moreYo-Yo Ma (born October 7, 1955) is an American cellist. Born to and partially raised by Chinese parents in Paris and educated in New York City, he was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four and a half. He graduated from the Jui… read moreYo-Yo Ma (born October 7, 1955) is an American cellist. Born to and partially raised by Chinese parents in Paris and educated in New York City, he was a child prodigy, performing from the age of four and a half. He graduated from the Juilliard School and Harvard University, attended Columbia Univ… read more
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Igor Levit
20,386 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
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Vladimir Horowitz
210,921 listeners
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1, 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Ukraine-born American classical pianist and composer. He was accla… read moreVladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1, 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Ukraine-born American classical pianist and composer. He was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique, his tone color, and the excitement engendered by his playing. He … read moreVladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (October 1, 1903 – November 5, 1989) was a Ukraine-born American classical pianist and composer. He was acclaimed for his virtuoso technique, his tone color, and the excitement engendered by his playing. He is recognized as one of the greatest pianists of all time. View wiki
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Murray Perahia
103,817 listeners
Murray Perahia (born April 19, 1947) is a distinguished American concert pianist of Sephardic origin. He is also a respected conductor. His… read moreMurray Perahia (born April 19, 1947) is a distinguished American concert pianist of Sephardic origin. He is also a respected conductor. His recordings are characterized by a consistent quality of sound, technique/interpretation and a car… read moreMurray Perahia (born April 19, 1947) is a distinguished American concert pianist of Sephardic origin. He is also a respected conductor. His recordings are characterized by a consistent quality of sound, technique/interpretation and a careful attention to dynamic and stylistic details. View wiki
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Hilary Hahn
109,612 listeners
Grammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contempor… read moreGrammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contemporary as well as traditional classical compositions. She was named "America's Best" … read moreGrammy Award-winning violinist Hilary Hahn (born 1979) is well-known on the international concert circuit, recognized for playing contemporary as well as traditional classical compositions. She was named "America's Best" young classical musician by Time Magazine in 2001, and appea… read more
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Jascha Heifetz
59,052 listeners
Jascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz … read moreJascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to rec… read moreJascha Heifetz (2 February 1901 – 10 December 1987) was a violinist widely regarded as the greatest violinist of the 20th Century. Heifetz made his first commercial recording on 7 November 1917. Throughout his career, he continued to record, almost always for RCA Victor. He had an immaculate tech… read more