Similar Artists
-
Carlo Rizzi
8,786 listeners
Carlo Rizzi (born 19 July 1960, Milan, Italy) is an Italian conductor. Rizzi studied music at the Milan Conservatory. He later was a conduc… read moreCarlo Rizzi (born 19 July 1960, Milan, Italy) is an Italian conductor. Rizzi studied music at the Milan Conservatory. He later was a conducting student of Vladimir Delman, in Bologna, and with Franco Ferrara in Siena. His opera conductin… read moreCarlo Rizzi (born 19 July 1960, Milan, Italy) is an Italian conductor. Rizzi studied music at the Milan Conservatory. He later was a conducting student of Vladimir Delman, in Bologna, and with Franco Ferrara in Siena. His opera conducting debut was in 1982, with Donizetti's L'ajo nell… read more -
Charles Mackerras
2,538 listeners
Sir Charles Mackerras was born in Schenectady, New York to Alan and Catherine Mackerras, Australians – his father, an electrical engineer, … read moreSir Charles Mackerras was born in Schenectady, New York to Alan and Catherine Mackerras, Australians – his father, an electrical engineer, was doing postgraduate work in Schenectady with General Electric – and at an early age he moved wi… read moreSir Charles Mackerras was born in Schenectady, New York to Alan and Catherine Mackerras, Australians – his father, an electrical engineer, was doing postgraduate work in Schenectady with General Electric – and at an early age he moved with his parents to Sydney. He was the eldest of their seven c… read more -
Chamber Orchestra of Europe
11,900 listeners
The Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), established in 1981, represents 15 nationalities amongst its 50 members. The players pursue parallel… read moreThe Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), established in 1981, represents 15 nationalities amongst its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as international soloists, members of eminent chamber groups, and as tutors and professor… read moreThe Chamber Orchestra of Europe (COE), established in 1981, represents 15 nationalities amongst its 50 members. The players pursue parallel careers as international soloists, members of eminent chamber groups, and as tutors and professors of music. Performances are given regularly in the major ci… read more -
Iván Fischer
3,030 listeners
Iván Fischer (born 20 January 1951) is a Hungarian conductor and composer. Born in Budapest into a musical family of Jewish heritage, Fisch… read moreIván Fischer (born 20 January 1951) is a Hungarian conductor and composer. Born in Budapest into a musical family of Jewish heritage, Fischer initially studied piano, violin, cello and composition in Budapest. His older brother, Ádám Fis… read moreIván Fischer (born 20 January 1951) is a Hungarian conductor and composer. Born in Budapest into a musical family of Jewish heritage, Fischer initially studied piano, violin, cello and composition in Budapest. His older brother, Ádám Fischer, became a conductor in his own right. He moved later to… read more -
Christa Ludwig
6,551 listeners
Christa Ludwig (born 16 March 1928) is a German mezzo-soprano (now retired), distinguished for her performances of opera, Lieder, oratorio … read moreChrista Ludwig (born 16 March 1928) is a German mezzo-soprano (now retired), distinguished for her performances of opera, Lieder, oratorio and other major religious works like masses and Passions, and solos contained in symphonic literat… read moreChrista Ludwig (born 16 March 1928) is a German mezzo-soprano (now retired), distinguished for her performances of opera, Lieder, oratorio and other major religious works like masses and Passions, and solos contained in symphonic literature. Her career spanned from the late 1940s until the early … read more -
The Monteverdi Choir
12,106 listeners
The Monteverdi Choir was founded in 1964 by Sir John Eliot Gardiner for a performance of the Monteverdi Vespers (1610) in King's Colle… read moreThe Monteverdi Choir was founded in 1964 by Sir John Eliot Gardiner for a performance of the Monteverdi Vespers (1610) in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. A specialist Baroque ensemble, the Choir has become famous for its stylistic… read moreThe Monteverdi Choir was founded in 1964 by Sir John Eliot Gardiner for a performance of the Monteverdi Vespers (1610) in King's College Chapel, Cambridge. A specialist Baroque ensemble, the Choir has become famous for its stylistic conviction and extensive repertoire, encompassing music fro… read more -
Eugen Jochum
6,883 listeners
Eugen Jochum (November 1, 1902 – March 26, 1987) was an eminent German conductor. Born in Babenhausen, near Augsburg, Germany, Jochum studi… read moreEugen Jochum (November 1, 1902 – March 26, 1987) was an eminent German conductor. Born in Babenhausen, near Augsburg, Germany, Jochum studied the piano and organ in Augsburg until 1922. He then studied conducting in Munich. His first pos… read moreEugen Jochum (November 1, 1902 – March 26, 1987) was an eminent German conductor. Born in Babenhausen, near Augsburg, Germany, Jochum studied the piano and organ in Augsburg until 1922. He then studied conducting in Munich. His first post was as a rehearsal pianist at Mönchen-Gladbach, and then i… read more -
Jesús López-Cobos
1,737 listeners
Jesús López-Cobos (born 25 February 1940) is a Spanish conductor. López-Cobos was born in Toro, Zamora, Castile-León, Spain. He studied at … read moreJesús López-Cobos (born 25 February 1940) is a Spanish conductor. López-Cobos was born in Toro, Zamora, Castile-León, Spain. He studied at Complutense University of Madrid and graduated with a degree in philosophy. Later he studied condu… read moreJesús López-Cobos (born 25 February 1940) is a Spanish conductor. López-Cobos was born in Toro, Zamora, Castile-León, Spain. He studied at Complutense University of Madrid and graduated with a degree in philosophy. Later he studied conducting with Franco Ferrara and with Hans Swarowsky at the Uni… read more -
Colin Davis
4,599 listeners
Davis studied the clarinet at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was barred from taking conducting lessons owing to his lack of… read moreDavis studied the clarinet at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was barred from taking conducting lessons owing to his lack of ability at the piano. Nonetheless, he formed and often served as conductor of the Kalmar Orchestr… read moreDavis studied the clarinet at the Royal College of Music in London, where he was barred from taking conducting lessons owing to his lack of ability at the piano. Nonetheless, he formed and often served as conductor of the Kalmar Orchestra with fellow students. In 1952, Davis worked at the Royal F… read more -
Neville Marriner
6,719 listeners
Sir Neville Marriner, CH, CBE (15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016) was an English conductor and violinist. Marriner, one of the most popular co… read moreSir Neville Marriner, CH, CBE (15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016) was an English conductor and violinist. Marriner, one of the most popular conductors in the world, spearheaded modern interest in Baroque and early Classical music. Marriner … read moreSir Neville Marriner, CH, CBE (15 April 1924 – 2 October 2016) was an English conductor and violinist. Marriner, one of the most popular conductors in the world, spearheaded modern interest in Baroque and early Classical music. Marriner has conducted a range of repertoire, but is particularly not… read more