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Alfred Brendel
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Maurizio Pollini
99,804 listeners
Maurizio Pollini (5 January 1942 – 23 March 2024) was an Italian classical pianist. He was born in Milan, the son of the Italian rationalis… read moreMaurizio Pollini (5 January 1942 – 23 March 2024) was an Italian classical pianist. He was born in Milan, the son of the Italian rationalist architect Gino Pollini. Maurizio studied piano first with Carlo Lonati, until the age of 13, the… read moreMaurizio Pollini (5 January 1942 – 23 March 2024) was an Italian classical pianist. He was born in Milan, the son of the Italian rationalist architect Gino Pollini. Maurizio studied piano first with Carlo Lonati, until the age of 13, then with Carlo Vidusso, until he was 18. He received a diploma… read more
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András Schiff
54,716 listeners
From Wikipedia András Schiff (born December 21, 1953) is a Hungarian-born classical pianist. He was born in Budapest and began piano lesson… read moreFrom Wikipedia András Schiff (born December 21, 1953) is a Hungarian-born classical pianist. He was born in Budapest and began piano lessons at the age of 5 with Elisabeth Vadasz. Schiff studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Bud… read moreFrom Wikipedia András Schiff (born December 21, 1953) is a Hungarian-born classical pianist. He was born in Budapest and began piano lessons at the age of 5 with Elisabeth Vadasz. Schiff studied at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, and later in London with George Malcolm. He emigrated… read more
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Beaux Arts Trio
23,118 listeners
The Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The tr… read moreThe Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The trio was founded in 1955 at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Its original instrumentation was: - Menah… read moreThe Beaux Arts Trio was one of the most important piano trios, being regarded as pathbreaking for the classical-romantic repertoire. The trio was founded in 1955 at the Tanglewood Music Festival. Its original instrumentation was: - Menahem Pressler (piano) - Daniel Guilet (violin) - Bernard Gree… read more
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Maria João Pires
58,310 listeners
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Sviatoslav Richter
106,481 listeners
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Vladimir Ashkenazy
170,478 listeners
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Krystian Zimerman
29,013 listeners
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Ivo Pogorelich
23,817 listeners
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Daniel Barenboim
227,976 listeners
Daniel Barenboim, KBE (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-born pianist and conductor. He has served as music director of several major … read moreDaniel Barenboim, KBE (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-born pianist and conductor. He has served as music director of several major symphonic and operatic orchestras and made numerous recordings. Currently, he is general music dir… read moreDaniel Barenboim, KBE (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-born pianist and conductor. He has served as music director of several major symphonic and operatic orchestras and made numerous recordings. Currently, he is general music director of La Scala in Milan, the Berlin State Opera, and the … read more