1928–2012 Dutch harpsichordist After studying at the Schola Cantorum in Basle, Dutch-born Leonhardt made his debut as a harpsichord player in Vienna in 1950. He was professor of harpsichord at the Vienna Academy of Music 1952–55. From 1954 he taught at the Conservatory in Amsterdam, where he was organist of the Nieuwe Kerk. Introduction | Contemporary | Classical Personalities ...
now – for his effective characterization, a talent achieved through his fresh, expressive music. Recommended Recording: Le jugement de Midas (excerpts), soloists, La Petite Bande (cond) Gustav Leonhardt (Ricercar) Introduction | Classical Era | Classical Personalities | Johann Adolf Hasse | Classical Era | Classical ...
level of celebrity almost unparalleled for a classical musician. In 2009 he was named one of Time magazine’s top 100 influential people. Introduction | Contemporary | Classical Personalities | Gustav Leonhardt | Contemporary | Classical ...
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