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Teodor Currentzis
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Theodor Currentzis was born on the 24th of February 1972 in Athens. At the age of four he started to play piano, aged seven he took the les… read moreTheodor Currentzis was born on the 24th of February 1972 in Athens. At the age of four he started to play piano, aged seven he took the lessons of violin, and five years later simultaneously entered the theoretical faculty and the facult… read moreTheodor Currentzis was born on the 24th of February 1972 in Athens. At the age of four he started to play piano, aged seven he took the lessons of violin, and five years later simultaneously entered the theoretical faculty and the faculty of string instruments of the Greek Conservatory in Athens.… read more -
Leontyne Price
22,168 listeners
Wikipedia says: "Mary Violet Leontyne Price (b. February 10, 1927) is an opera singer (soprano). She was best known for her Verdi role… read moreWikipedia says: "Mary Violet Leontyne Price (b. February 10, 1927) is an opera singer (soprano). She was best known for her Verdi roles, above all Aida, a role that she is said to have "owned" for almost 30 years. Her rise… read moreWikipedia says: "Mary Violet Leontyne Price (b. February 10, 1927) is an opera singer (soprano). She was best known for her Verdi roles, above all Aida, a role that she is said to have "owned" for almost 30 years. Her rise to international fame was one of several breakthroughs by A… read more -
Angela Gheorghiu
66,694 listeners
Angela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary … read moreAngela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary sopranos. A fiery and intense stage actress, Gheorghiu has a particular affinity for the operas of… read moreAngela Gheorghiu (born September 7, 1965) is a Romanian opera singer and one of the most famous and internationally acclaimed contemporary sopranos. A fiery and intense stage actress, Gheorghiu has a particular affinity for the operas of Verdi and Puccini, as well as the verismo school. On the ot… read more -
Rolando Villazón
15,121 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 -
Carlos Kleiber
7,835 listeners
Carlos Kleiber (3 July 1930 - 13 July 2004) was a German-born Austrian conductor. He was born as Karl Ludwig Kleiber in Berlin, the son of … read moreCarlos Kleiber (3 July 1930 - 13 July 2004) was a German-born Austrian conductor. He was born as Karl Ludwig Kleiber in Berlin, the son of the Austrian conductor Erich Kleiber and Ruth Goodrich, an American. In 1935, the Kleiber family e… read moreCarlos Kleiber (3 July 1930 - 13 July 2004) was a German-born Austrian conductor. He was born as Karl Ludwig Kleiber in Berlin, the son of the Austrian conductor Erich Kleiber and Ruth Goodrich, an American. In 1935, the Kleiber family emigrated to Buenos Aires, after Erich Kleiber had resigned h… read more -
Sir Georg Solti
18,430 listeners
Born György Stern in Budapest, October 21st 1912. His first job as Music Director was with the Bavarian State Opera. Whilst in Germany so… read moreBorn György Stern in Budapest, October 21st 1912. His first job as Music Director was with the Bavarian State Opera. Whilst in Germany soon after the war had ended in 1945, he met Richard Strauss (whom he would only ever meet 3 times).… read moreBorn György Stern in Budapest, October 21st 1912. His first job as Music Director was with the Bavarian State Opera. Whilst in Germany soon after the war had ended in 1945, he met Richard Strauss (whom he would only ever meet 3 times). The elderly Strauss became a massive influence for Solti la… read more -
Teresa Berganza
16,048 listeners
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Herbert von Karajan
155,140 listeners
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Karl Böhm
13,624 listeners
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Zubin Mehta
25,431 listeners
Zubin Mehta was born April 29, 1936 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. View wikiZubin Mehta was born April 29, 1936 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. View wikiZubin Mehta was born April 29, 1936 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India. Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music. View wiki