Gaetano Donizetti

Italian Opera Composer

Gaetano Donizetti was a prolific 19th-century Italian composer whose work is a cornerstone of the bel canto opera style....

Emmanuelle Haïm

French Baroque Music Conductor and Harpsichordist

Emmanuelle Haïm is a renowned French harpsichordist and conductor, particularly celebrated for her expertise in the Baro...

Johannes Simon Mayr

Classical Composer and Opera Pioneer of the Ear...

Johann Simon Mayr, also known as Giovanni Simone Mayr or simply Simone Mayr, was an influential composer of the late cla...

Domenico Cimarosa

Italian Classical Composer and Opera Writer

Domenico Cimarosa (1749–1801) was a prolific and highly regarded Italian composer of the Classical era, renowned for his...

Richard Strauss

German Romantic Composer and Conductor

Richard Strauss (1864–1949) was a German composer and conductor renowned for his contributions to the Romantic and early...

Georg Friedrich Händel

Baroque-era German-British composer

Georg Friedrich Händel, also known as George Frideric Handel, was a Baroque-era composer born in Halle, Germany, in 1685...

Gioacchino Rossini

Italian Opera Composer

Gioachino Rossini was a prolific Italian composer who played a pivotal role in the development of Italian opera in the e...

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach

German Classical Composer and Musician

Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach was a prolific German composer, keyboardist, and one of the most important figures in the tran...

Philippe Jaroussky

French countertenor

Philippe Jaroussky is a renowned French countertenor, celebrated for his pure and ethereal voice, which has made him one...

Giuseppe Verdi

Italian Opera Composer

Giuseppe Verdi was a towering figure in the world of opera, renowned for his extraordinary contributions to the art form...

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Austrian Classical Composer

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era, born on January 27, 1756, in Salzb...

Gabriel Fauré

French Romantic Composer and Pianist

Gabriel Fauré (1845–1924) was a French composer, organist, pianist, and teacher who is considered one of the foremost Fr...

Katja Stuber

German Soprano Vocalist

Katja Stuber is a soprano singer known for her performances in both opera and concert. She has been recognized for her c...

Concerto Köln

German Baroque Ensemble

Concerto Köln is a renowned Baroque music ensemble that was founded in 1985 in Cologne, Germany. The group is known for...

Johann Sebastian Bach

Baroque German composer and musician

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, renowned for his instrumental compositio...

Marilyn Monroe

Iconic American actress and pop culture legend

Marilyn Monroe, born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, was an iconic American actress, model, and singer who became...

Hector Berlioz

French Romantic composer

Hector Berlioz was a prominent French Romantic composer whose innovative compositions and orchestrations had a significa...

John Cage

Innovative American Avant-Garde Composer

John Cage was an American composer, music theorist, artist, and philosopher whose work and ideas significantly influence...

Ensemble 13

German classical ensemble founded and lead by Manfred Reichert. Active from 1973 to 2007.

Manfred Reichert

German conductor, musician, musical editor at Südwestrundfunk, university lecturer and liner notes author (* 05 May 1942...