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Nikolaus Harnoncourt
1929 – 2016
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryJohann Nikolaus Harnoncourt was an Austrian conductor, known for his historically informed performances. He specialized in music of the Baroque period, but later extended his repertoire to include Classical and early Romantic works. Among his best known recordings are those of Bach, whose 193 cantatas he recorded with Gustav Leonhardt.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
December 6, 1929
Date of death
March 5, 2016
- Field and occupation
- rakouský dirigent, cellista a hudební publicista
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