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François Rousset is a renowned French harpsichordist and conductor, celebrated for his profound interpretations of Baroque music, particularly French repertoire from the 17th and 18th centuries.François Rousset studied at the Paris Conservatoire (CNSMDP) under eminent teachers like Huguette Dreyfus and Kenneth Gilbert. He quickly established himself as a leading harpsichordist, winning prizes at international competitions. In 1991, he founded the period-instrument ensemble Les Talens Lyriques...

French composer and first woman to win the Prix de RomeBorn into a musical family, Lili Boulanger demonstrated exceptional talent from childhood. Despite lifelong health struggles, she won the Prix de Rome at age 19. Her compositions blended impressionism with profound emotional depth....

Czech composer, musical theorist, folklorist, and teacher, renowned for his highly original operas and orchestral works deeply rooted in Moravian folk music and speech melodies.Born in Hukvaldy, Moravia (then Austrian Empire, now Czech Republic).Studied in Prague, Leipzig, and Vienna.Became director of the Brno Organ School (later Brno Conservatory).Pioneered the study and use of Moravian folk music and speech-melody (nápěvky mluvy).Achieved major international recognition late in life, prima...

German violinist, composer, conductor, and influential music pedagogue, best known as the father, teacher, and relentless promoter of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.Born in Augsburg, Leopold Mozart became a court musician for the Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg. A skilled violinist, composer, and deputy Kapellmeister, his greatest legacy is his treatise 'Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule' (A Treatise on the Fundamental Principles of Violin Playing), a significant work of 18th-century music pedago...

Joaquín Rodrigo was a Spanish composer and virtuoso pianist, celebrated as one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Spanish music. Despite losing his sight at age three, he achieved international acclaim, particularly for his Concierto de Aranjuez, which remains one of the most beloved and frequently performed guitar concertos worldwide. His music masterfully blends neoclassical forms with vibrant Spanish folk idioms and impressionistic textures.Born in Sagunto, Valencia, Spain....