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Mstislav Rostropovich
93,505 listeners
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Joshua Bell
129,500 listeners
Joshua Bell is an internationally-acclaimed American violinist known for the versatility of his musical understanding as well as his techni… read moreJoshua Bell is an internationally-acclaimed American violinist known for the versatility of his musical understanding as well as his technical skill. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras under such conductors… read moreJoshua Bell is an internationally-acclaimed American violinist known for the versatility of his musical understanding as well as his technical skill. He has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras under such conductors as Charles Dutoit. A master of the classical repertoire, Be… read more
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Anne-Sophie Mutter
68,879 listeners
Anne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortl… read moreAnne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortly after, she began playing the violin, studying with Erna Honigberger and Aida Stucki. After winni… read moreAnne-Sophie Mutter (born June 29, 1963 in Rheinfelden, Germany) is a German violinist. Mutter started playing the piano at age five. Shortly after, she began playing the violin, studying with Erna Honigberger and Aida Stucki. After winning several prizes, she was exempted from school to dedicate … read more
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Hilary Hahn
109,627 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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Emerson String Quartet
43,989 listeners
The Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980… read moreThe Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980s by Deutsche Grammophon to record the string quartet literature for the new CD medium. The quarte… read moreThe Emerson String Quartet has consolidated its position as one of the leading American chamber groups since being chosen in the early 1980s by Deutsche Grammophon to record the string quartet literature for the new CD medium. The quartet was named after the transcendentalist philosopher-poet Ral… read more
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Víkingur Ólafsson
172,937 listeners
Passionate about music of all times, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson (b.1984) has appeared throughout Europe, toured China and C… read morePassionate about music of all times, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson (b.1984) has appeared throughout Europe, toured China and Canada extensively and given many premieres, including concertos by Daniel Bjarnason and Snorri Bir… read morePassionate about music of all times, Icelandic pianist Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson (b.1984) has appeared throughout Europe, toured China and Canada extensively and given many premieres, including concertos by Daniel Bjarnason and Snorri Birgisson. His debut CD featuring works by Brahms and Beethoven… read more
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Gautier Capuçon
14,404 listeners
Gautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings.… read moreGautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings. His brother is the violinist Renaud Capuçon. He started learning the cello when he was four years… read moreGautier Capuçon (born September 3, 1981) is a French cellist. Gautier Capuçon was born in Chambéry, Savoie, the youngest of three siblings. His brother is the violinist Renaud Capuçon. He started learning the cello when he was four years old. He began his formal musical education in his hometown … read more
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Jacqueline du Pré
35,711 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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Sheku Kanneh-Mason
54,431 listeners
Sheku Kanneh-Mason MBE (born 4 April 1999) is a British cellist who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician award. He was the first Black musician … read moreSheku Kanneh-Mason MBE (born 4 April 1999) is a British cellist who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician award. He was the first Black musician to win the competition since its launch in 1978. He played at the wedding of Prince Harry to Megha… read moreSheku Kanneh-Mason MBE (born 4 April 1999) is a British cellist who won the 2016 BBC Young Musician award. He was the first Black musician to win the competition since its launch in 1978. He played at the wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle on 19 May 2018 under the direction of Christopher W… read more
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Igor Levit
20,393 listeners
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