SettingsHonorary Members of the Royal Academy of Music
Adolph Herseth
Adolph Sylvester (Bud) Herseth, (born July 25, 1921) was principal trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1948 until 2001, and served as principal trumpet emeritus from 2001 until his re...
Adolph Sylvester (Bud) Herseth, (born July 25, 1921) was principal trumpet in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra from 1948 until 2001, and served as principal trumpet emeritus from 2001 until his re...
Alfred Brendel
Alfred Brendel KBE (born 5 January 1931) is an Austrian pianist, born in Czechoslovakia and a resident of the United Kingdom.
Alfred Brendel KBE (born 5 January 1931) is an Austrian pianist, born in Czechoslovakia and a resident of the United Kingdom.
Andrew Marriner
Andrew Marriner is a British classical clarinettist and the son of the famed conductor Neville Marriner.
Andrew Marriner is a British classical clarinettist and the son of the famed conductor Neville Marriner.
András Schiff
András Schiff is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist and conductor, who made numerous recordings and is one of the most highly honored pianists of our time, having won numerous major awards.
András Schiff is a Hungarian-born British classical pianist and conductor, who made numerous recordings and is one of the most highly honored pianists of our time, having won numerous major awards.
Ann Murray
Ann Murray DBE is an Irish mezzo-soprano.
Ann Murray DBE is an Irish mezzo-soprano.
Antal Doráti
Antal Doráti, KBE was a Hungarian-born conductor and composer who became a naturalized American citizen in 1947.
Antal Doráti, KBE was a Hungarian-born conductor and composer who became a naturalized American citizen in 1947.
Anthony Hopkins
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, CBE, best known as Anthony Hopkins, is a Welsh actor of film, stage and television, and a composer.
Sir Philip Anthony Hopkins, CBE, best known as Anthony Hopkins, is a Welsh actor of film, stage and television, and a composer.
Anthony Legge
Professor Anthony James Legge was born in Cambridge in 1939.
Professor Anthony James Legge was born in Cambridge in 1939.
Antony Pay
Antony Pay was born in London on February 21, 1945.
Antony Pay was born in London on February 21, 1945.
Arthur Wills
Dr Arthur Wills OBE (born 1926) is a musician, composer, and professor.
Dr Arthur Wills OBE (born 1926) is a musician, composer, and professor.
Barbara Bonney
Barbara Bonney is an American soprano.
Barbara Bonney is an American soprano.
Barry Tuckwell
Barry Emmanuel Tuckwell AC, OBE, is an Australian horn player who has spent most of his professional life in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Barry Emmanuel Tuckwell AC, OBE, is an Australian horn player who has spent most of his professional life in the United Kingdom and the United States.
Benjamin Luxon
Benjamin Matthew Luxon CBE (born 24 March 1937 in Redruth, Cornwall, UK) is a retired British baritone.
Benjamin Matthew Luxon CBE (born 24 March 1937 in Redruth, Cornwall, UK) is a retired British baritone.
Bernard Haitink
Bernard Johan Herman Haitink, CH, KBE (born 4 March 1929) is a Dutch conductor and violinist.
Bernard Johan Herman Haitink, CH, KBE (born 4 March 1929) is a Dutch conductor and violinist.
Birgit Nilsson
Birgit Nilsson (17 May 1918 – 25 December 2005) was a celebrated Swedish dramatic soprano who specialized in operatic and symphonic works.
Birgit Nilsson (17 May 1918 – 25 December 2005) was a celebrated Swedish dramatic soprano who specialized in operatic and symphonic works.
Cecilia Bartoli
Cecilia Bartoli, Cavaliere OMRI (; born June 4, 1966 in Rome) is an Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Cecilia Bartoli, Cavaliere OMRI (; born June 4, 1966 in Rome) is an Italian coloratura mezzo-soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Charles Mackerras
Sir Alan Charles Maclaurin Mackerras, AC, CH, CBE (; 1925 2010) was an Australian conductor.
Sir Alan Charles Maclaurin Mackerras, AC, CH, CBE (; 1925 2010) was an Australian conductor.
Christa Ludwig
Christa Ludwig (born 16 March 1928) is a retired German mezzo-soprano, distinguished for her performances of opera, Lieder, oratorio and other major religious works like masses and passions, and...
Christa Ludwig (born 16 March 1928) is a retired German mezzo-soprano, distinguished for her performances of opera, Lieder, oratorio and other major religious works like masses and passions, and...
Christopher Hogwood
Christopher Jarvis Haley Hogwood CBE, MA (Cantab), HonMusD (Cantab), born 10 September 1941, Nottingham, is an English conductor, harpsichordist, writer and musicologist, well known as the found...
Christopher Jarvis Haley Hogwood CBE, MA (Cantab), HonMusD (Cantab), born 10 September 1941, Nottingham, is an English conductor, harpsichordist, writer and musicologist, well known as the found...
Clio Gould
Clio Gould, is an English violinist, professor, director of the Royal Academy Soloists and leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Clio Gould, is an English violinist, professor, director of the Royal Academy Soloists and leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
Colin Carr
Colin Carr (born 25 October 1957) is a British cello soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and teacher.
Colin Carr (born 25 October 1957) is a British cello soloist, chamber musician, recording artist and teacher.
Colin Metters
Colin Metters, is an English conductor, orchestral trainer and conducting pedagogue and since 1983 the principal professor of conducting at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Colin Metters, is an English conductor, orchestral trainer and conducting pedagogue and since 1983 the principal professor of conducting at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Curtis Price
Professor Sir Curtis Alexander Price, KBE (born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1945) has been Warden of New College, Oxford since October 2009.
Professor Sir Curtis Alexander Price, KBE (born in Springfield, Missouri, in 1945) has been Warden of New College, Oxford since October 2009.
Daniel Barenboim
Daniel Barenboim, KBE (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-born pianist and conductor.
Daniel Barenboim, KBE (born 15 November 1942) is an Argentine-born pianist and conductor.
David Willcocks
Sir David Valentine Willcocks CBE, MC is a British choral conductor, organist, and composer.
Sir David Valentine Willcocks CBE, MC is a British choral conductor, organist, and composer.
Derek Hammond-Stroud
Derek Hammond-Stroud, OBE was an English opera singer best known for his performances of German lieder and opera.
Derek Hammond-Stroud, OBE was an English opera singer best known for his performances of German lieder and opera.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous Lieder performers of the post-war period, described as "one of the supreme vocal ar...
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous Lieder performers of the post-war period, described as "one of the supreme vocal ar...
Django Bates
Django Bates (born October 2, 1960), is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and band leader.
Django Bates (born October 2, 1960), is a composer, multi-instrumentalist and band leader.
Donald Mitchell (writer)
Donald Mitchell is a British writer on music, particularly known for his books on Gustav Mahler and Benjamin Britten and for the book The Language of Modern Music, published 1963.
Donald Mitchell is a British writer on music, particularly known for his books on Gustav Mahler and Benjamin Britten and for the book The Language of Modern Music, published 1963.
Dudley Bright
Dudley Bright has been Principal Trombone for the London Symphony Orchestra since 2000, and is also Professor of Trombone at the Royal Academy of Music.
Dudley Bright has been Principal Trombone for the London Symphony Orchestra since 2000, and is also Professor of Trombone at the Royal Academy of Music.
Duncan McTier
Duncan McTier is an English double bass soloist and professor.
Duncan McTier is an English double bass soloist and professor.
Elgar Howarth
Elgar Howarth (born November 4, 1935, Cannock, Staffordshire, England) is an English conductor and composer.
Elgar Howarth (born November 4, 1935, Cannock, Staffordshire, England) is an English conductor and composer.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, DBE (9 December 19153 August 2006) was a German-born Austrian/British soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf, DBE (9 December 19153 August 2006) was a German-born Austrian/British soprano opera singer and recitalist.
Elisabeth Söderström
Elisabeth Anna Söderström CBE (7 May 192720 November 2009) was a Swedish soprano, who performed both opera and song.
Elisabeth Anna Söderström CBE (7 May 192720 November 2009) was a Swedish soprano, who performed both opera and song.
Elliott Carter
Elliott Cook Carter Jr. is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer born and living in New York City.
Elliott Cook Carter Jr. is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer born and living in New York City.
Emil Gilels
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Emil Grigoryevich Gilels (Емі́ль Григо́рович Гі́лельс, Эми́ль Григо́рьевич Ги́лельс, Emiľ Grigoriević Gileľs; October 19, 1916 – October 14, 1985) was a Soviet pianist, widely consider...
Emma Kirkby
Dame Carolyn Emma Kirkby, DBE is an English soprano singer and one of the world's most renowned early music specialists.
Dame Carolyn Emma Kirkby, DBE is an English soprano singer and one of the world's most renowned early music specialists.
Emmanuelle Haïm
Emmanuelle Haïm (born in Paris, France, 1967) is a French harpsichordist and conductor with a particular interest in early music and Baroque music.
Emmanuelle Haïm (born in Paris, France, 1967) is a French harpsichordist and conductor with a particular interest in early music and Baroque music.
Erich Gruenberg
Erich Gruenberg (born 12 October 1924) is an Austrian-born British violinist and teacher.
Erich Gruenberg (born 12 October 1924) is an Austrian-born British violinist and teacher.
Evgeny Kissin
Evgeny Igorevitch Kissin is a Russian classical pianist.
Evgeny Igorevitch Kissin is a Russian classical pianist.
Felix Mendelssohn
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, born, and generally known in English-speaking countries, as Felix Mendelssohn (3 February 18094 November 1847) was a German composer, pianist, org...
Jakob Ludwig Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy, born, and generally known in English-speaking countries, as Felix Mendelssohn (3 February 18094 November 1847) was a German composer, pianist, org...
Frans Brüggen
Frans Brüggen (born October 30, 1934, Amsterdam) is a well-known Dutch conductor, recorder player and baroque flautist.
Frans Brüggen (born October 30, 1934, Amsterdam) is a well-known Dutch conductor, recorder player and baroque flautist.
George Benjamin (composer)
George William John Benjamin, CBE is a British composer of classical music.
George William John Benjamin, CBE is a British composer of classical music.
George Hurst
George Hurst (born 20 May 1926, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British conductor.
George Hurst (born 20 May 1926, Edinburgh, Scotland) is a British conductor.
George Martin
Sir George Henry Martin CBE is an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician.
Sir George Henry Martin CBE is an English record producer, arranger, composer, conductor, audio engineer and musician.
Gidon Kremer
Gidon Kremer (Gidons Krēmers; born February 27, 1947) is a Latvian violinist and conductor.
Gidon Kremer (Gidons Krēmers; born February 27, 1947) is a Latvian violinist and conductor.
Gillian Weir
Dame Gillian Constance Weir DBE (born 17 January 1941, Martinborough, New Zealand) is a New Zealand organist.
Dame Gillian Constance Weir DBE (born 17 January 1941, Martinborough, New Zealand) is a New Zealand organist.
Gordon Crosse
Gordon Crosse (born 1 December 1937) is an English composer.
Gordon Crosse (born 1 December 1937) is an English composer.
Gundula Janowitz
Gundula Janowitz (born August 2, 1937 in Berlin, Germany) is an Austrian lyric soprano singer of operas, oratorios and concerts.
Gundula Janowitz (born August 2, 1937 in Berlin, Germany) is an Austrian lyric soprano singer of operas, oratorios and concerts.
Gustav Leonhardt
Gustav Leonhardt (30 May 1928, 's-Graveland16 January 2012, Amsterdam) was a renowned Dutch keyboard player, conductor, musicologist, teacher and editor.
Gustav Leonhardt (30 May 1928, 's-Graveland16 January 2012, Amsterdam) was a renowned Dutch keyboard player, conductor, musicologist, teacher and editor.
Gwyneth Jones (soprano)
Dame Gwyneth Jones DBE (born November 7, 1936 in Pontnewynydd, Wales) is a Welsh soprano.
Dame Gwyneth Jones DBE (born November 7, 1936 in Pontnewynydd, Wales) is a Welsh soprano.
Géza Anda
Géza Anda was a Hungarian pianist.
Géza Anda was a Hungarian pianist.
H. C. Robbins Landon
Howard Chandler Robbins Landon (March 6, 1926November 20, 2009) was an American musicologist.
Howard Chandler Robbins Landon (March 6, 1926November 20, 2009) was an American musicologist.
Hans Werner Henze
Hans Werner Henze (born 1 July 1926, Gütersloh, Westphalia) is a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life".
Hans Werner Henze (born 1 July 1926, Gütersloh, Westphalia) is a German composer of prodigious output best known for "his consistent cultivation of music for the theatre throughout his life".
Heather Harper
Heather Harper CBE is a Northern Ireland-born British operatic soprano.
Heather Harper CBE is a Northern Ireland-born British operatic soprano.
Henri Dutilleux
Henri Dutilleux is a French composer who was most active in the second half of the 20th century.
Henri Dutilleux is a French composer who was most active in the second half of the 20th century.
Henryk Szeryng
Henryk Szeryng (usually pronounced HEN-rik SHEH-ring) (22 September 19183 March 1988) was a Polish violinist.
Henryk Szeryng (usually pronounced HEN-rik SHEH-ring) (22 September 19183 March 1988) was a Polish violinist.
Ian Bostridge
Ian Bostridge CBE is an English tenor, well known for his performances as an opera singer and as a song recitalist.
Ian Bostridge CBE is an English tenor, well known for his performances as an opera singer and as a song recitalist.
Ian Bousfield
Ian Bousfield (born 1964) is Principal Trombone with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, having formerly held the same positions with the London Symphony Orchestra and Hallé Orchestra.
Ian Bousfield (born 1964) is Principal Trombone with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, having formerly held the same positions with the London Symphony Orchestra and Hallé Orchestra.
Ida Haendel
Ida Haendel, CBE is a British violinist of Polish birth.
Ida Haendel, CBE is a British violinist of Polish birth.
Ignaz Moscheles
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
(Isaac) Ignaz Moscheles (23 May 1794 – 10 March 1870) was a Bohemian composer and piano virtuoso, whose career after his early years was based initially in London, and later at Leipzig, wh...
Iona Brown
Iona Brown, OBE (7 January 19415 June 2004) was a British violinist and conductor.
Iona Brown, OBE (7 January 19415 June 2004) was a British violinist and conductor.
Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman (יצחק פרלמן; born August 31, 1945) is an Israeli-born violinist, conductor, and instructor of master classes.
Itzhak Perlman (יצחק פרלמן; born August 31, 1945) is an Israeli-born violinist, conductor, and instructor of master classes.
James Galway
Sir James Galway OBE is a virtuoso flute player from Belfast, Northern Ireland, nicknamed "The Man With the Golden Flute".
Sir James Galway OBE is a virtuoso flute player from Belfast, Northern Ireland, nicknamed "The Man With the Golden Flute".
James Lockhart
James Lockhart of Lee and Carnwath, Count Lockhart-Wischeart of the Holy Roman Empire, (1727 - 1790), was a Scottish aristocrat with a successful military career.
James Lockhart of Lee and Carnwath, Count Lockhart-Wischeart of the Holy Roman Empire, (1727 - 1790), was a Scottish aristocrat with a successful military career.
James MacMillan (composer)
James MacMillan CBE (born 16 July 1959) is a Scottish classical composer and conductor.
James MacMillan CBE (born 16 July 1959) is a Scottish classical composer and conductor.
James Newton Howard
James Newton Howard is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures.
James Newton Howard is an American composer best known for his scores to motion pictures.
Jenny Abramsky
Dame Jennifer Gita Abramsky, DBE (born 7 October 1946) is chairman of the UK's National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF).
Dame Jennifer Gita Abramsky, DBE (born 7 October 1946) is chairman of the UK's National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF).
Jeremy Summerly
Jeremy Summerly is a British conductor.
Jeremy Summerly is a British conductor.
Jessye Norman
Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945) is an American opera singer.
Jessye Norman (born September 15, 1945) is an American opera singer.
Joan Sutherland
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
Dame Joan Alston Sutherland, OM, AC, DBE (7 November 192610 October 2010) was an Australian dramatic coloratura soprano noted for her contribution to the renaissance of the bel canto r...
John Adams (composer)
John Coolidge Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer with strong roots in minimalism.
John Coolidge Adams is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American composer with strong roots in minimalism.
John Carol Case
John Carol Case is an English baritone.
John Carol Case is an English baritone.
John Copley
John Michael Harold Copley (born 12 June 1933) is a British theatre and opera producer.
John Michael Harold Copley (born 12 June 1933) is a British theatre and opera producer.
John Eliot Gardiner
Sir John Eliot Gardiner CBE FKC (born 20 April 1943, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England) is an English conductor.
Sir John Eliot Gardiner CBE FKC (born 20 April 1943, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, England) is an English conductor.
John Lill
John Lill CBE (born 17 March 1944, London) is an English classical pianist.
John Lill CBE (born 17 March 1944, London) is an English classical pianist.
John Orford
John Orford is a British classical bassoonist.
John Orford is a British classical bassoonist.
John Shirley-Quirk
John Shirley-Quirk CBE (born 28 August 1931) is an English bass-baritone.
John Shirley-Quirk CBE (born 28 August 1931) is an English bass-baritone.
John Stainer
Sir John Stainer (6 June 1840 – 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally much performed today (with the exception of The Crucifixion, stil...
Sir John Stainer (6 June 1840 – 31 March 1901) was an English composer and organist whose music, though not generally much performed today (with the exception of The Crucifixion, stil...
John Tusa
Sir John Tusa is a British arts administrator, and radio and television journalist.
Sir John Tusa is a British arts administrator, and radio and television journalist.
John Williams (guitarist)
John Christopher Williams is an Australian classical guitarist, and a long-term resident of the United Kingdom.
John Christopher Williams is an Australian classical guitarist, and a long-term resident of the United Kingdom.
Jon Vickers
Jonathan Stewart Vickers,, known professionally as Jon Vickers, is a retired Canadian heldentenor.
Jonathan Stewart Vickers,, known professionally as Jon Vickers, is a retired Canadian heldentenor.
Jonathan Freeman-Attwood
Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood BMus, MPhil, Hon RAM is the Principal of the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom.
Professor Jonathan Freeman-Attwood BMus, MPhil, Hon RAM is the Principal of the Royal Academy of Music in the United Kingdom.
Jonathan Willcocks
Jonathan Willcocks (* 1953 in Worcester) is an English composer.
Jonathan Willcocks (* 1953 in Worcester) is an English composer.
Joseph Kerman
Joseph Wilfred Kerman (born April 3, 1924) is an American critic and musicologist.
Joseph Wilfred Kerman (born April 3, 1924) is an American critic and musicologist.
Josephine Veasey
Josephine Veasey is a British mezzo-soprano, particularly associated with Wagner and Berlioz roles.
Josephine Veasey is a British mezzo-soprano, particularly associated with Wagner and Berlioz roles.
José Carreras
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll (; born 5 December 1946), better known as José Carreras, is a Spanish Catalan tenor particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.
Josep Maria Carreras i Coll (; born 5 December 1946), better known as José Carreras, is a Spanish Catalan tenor particularly known for his performances in the operas of Verdi and Puccini.
Judith Weir
Judith Weir CBE, is a British composer.
Judith Weir CBE, is a British composer.
Julian Bream
Julian Bream, CBE, is an English classical guitarist and lutenist and is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century.
Julian Bream, CBE, is an English classical guitarist and lutenist and is one of the most distinguished classical guitarists of the 20th century.
János Starker
János Starker (יאנוש סטארקר, Starker János; born July 5 1924, Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary) is a Hungarian-American cellist.
János Starker (יאנוש סטארקר, Starker János; born July 5 1924, Budapest, Kingdom of Hungary) is a Hungarian-American cellist.
Karl Leister
Karl Leister (born June 15, 1937) is a classical clarinet player from Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Karl Leister (born June 15, 1937) is a classical clarinet player from Wilhelmshaven, Germany.
Karlheinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries.
Karlheinz Stockhausen was a German composer, widely acknowledged by critics as one of the most important but also controversial composers of the 20th and early 21st centuries.
Kenneth Gilbert
Kenneth Gilbert, OC (born December 16, 1931) is a Canadian harpsichordist, organist, musicologist and music educator.
Kenneth Gilbert, OC (born December 16, 1931) is a Canadian harpsichordist, organist, musicologist and music educator.
Kenny Wheeler
Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler, OC (born 14 January 1930, Toronto, Canada) is a Canadian composer and trumpet and flugelhorn player, based in the U.K. since the 1950s.
Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler, OC (born 14 January 1930, Toronto, Canada) is a Canadian composer and trumpet and flugelhorn player, based in the U.K. since the 1950s.
Kiri Te Kanawa
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Dame Kiri Jeanette Te Kanawa, ONZ, DBE, AC is a New Zealand / Māori soprano who has had a highly successful international opera career since 1968.
Kurt Masur
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.
Kurt Masur is a German conductor, particularly noted for his interpretation of German Romantic music.
Kyung-wha Chung
Kyung-wha Chung is a Korean violinist.
Kyung-wha Chung is a Korean violinist.
Laurence Cummings
Laurence Cummings (born 1968, Birmingham), MA (Oxon), ARCM, FRCO, HonRAM is a British harpsichordist, organist, and conductor.
Laurence Cummings (born 1968, Birmingham), MA (Oxon), ARCM, FRCO, HonRAM is a British harpsichordist, organist, and conductor.
Laurence Dreyfus
Laurence Dreyfus FBA is a Bach scholar.
Laurence Dreyfus FBA is a Bach scholar.
Leonard Slatkin
Leonard Edward Slatkin (born September 1, 1944) is an American conductor and composer.
Leonard Edward Slatkin (born September 1, 1944) is an American conductor and composer.
Louis Frémaux
Louis Frémaux (b. August 13, 1921, Aire-sur-la-Lys, France) is a French conductor.
Louis Frémaux (b. August 13, 1921, Aire-sur-la-Lys, France) is a French conductor.
Luciano Berio
Luciano Berio, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian composer.
Luciano Berio, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI was an Italian composer.
Malcolm Arnold
Sir Malcolm Henry Arnold, CBE (21 October 1921 – 23 September 2006) was an English composer and symphonist.
Sir Malcolm Henry Arnold, CBE (21 October 1921 – 23 September 2006) was an English composer and symphonist.
Malcolm Martineau
Malcolm Martineau is a Scottish pianist who is particularly noted as an accompanist.
Malcolm Martineau is a Scottish pianist who is particularly noted as an accompanist.
Margaret Eliot
Margaret Augusta Eliot (26 February 1914 – 27 February 2011) was an English music teacher and musician.
Margaret Augusta Eliot (26 February 1914 – 27 February 2011) was an English music teacher and musician.
Marinus Snoeren
Marinus Arnoldus Johannes Snoeren (October 16, 1919 – July 11, 1982), was a Dutch cellist who was called the "aristocrat of cellists," on account of his elegant musicianship and majestic sound.
Marinus Arnoldus Johannes Snoeren (October 16, 1919 – July 11, 1982), was a Dutch cellist who was called the "aristocrat of cellists," on account of his elegant musicianship and majestic sound.
Mariss Jansons
Mariss Ivars Georgs Jansons (born 14 January 1943) is a Latvian conductor, the son of conductor Arvīds Jansons.
Mariss Ivars Georgs Jansons (born 14 January 1943) is a Latvian conductor, the son of conductor Arvīds Jansons.
Mark Elder
Sir Mark Philip Elder, CBE, born, is a British conductor.
Sir Mark Philip Elder, CBE, born, is a British conductor.
Martin Neary
Martin Neary LVO (born 28 March 1940, London) is an English organist and choral conductor.
Martin Neary LVO (born 28 March 1940, London) is an English organist and choral conductor.
Maurice André
Maurice André is a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field.
Maurice André is a French trumpeter, active in the classical music field.
Maurice Hasson
Maurice Hasson (b.1934), is a French-Venezuelan violinist and a professor of violin at the Royal Academy of Music.
Maurice Hasson (b.1934), is a French-Venezuelan violinist and a professor of violin at the Royal Academy of Music.
Maurice Murphy
Maurice Harrison Murphy MBE (7 August 1935–28 October 2010) was a British musician who was Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1977 to 2007.
Maurice Harrison Murphy MBE (7 August 1935–28 October 2010) was a British musician who was Principal Trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1977 to 2007.
Milton Babbitt
Milton Byron Babbitt was an American composer, music theorist, and teacher.
Milton Byron Babbitt was an American composer, music theorist, and teacher.
Mitsuko Uchida
Mitsuko Uchida was appointed Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2001 New Year Honours.
Mitsuko Uchida was appointed Honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2001 New Year Honours.
Mstislav Rostropovich
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Mstislav Leopoldovich Rostropovich, KBE (Мстисла́в Леопо́льдович Ростропо́вич, Mstislav Leopol'dovič Rostropovič, ; March 27, 1927 – April 27, 2007), was a Soviet and Russian cellist a...
Murray Perahia
Murray Perahia KBE (born April 19, 1947) is an American concert pianist and conductor.
Murray Perahia KBE (born April 19, 1947) is an American concert pianist and conductor.
Neil Black
Neil Black OBE (born 28 May 1932, Birmingham) is an internationally known oboist and a professor at London's Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Neil Black OBE (born 28 May 1932, Birmingham) is an internationally known oboist and a professor at London's Guildhall School of Music & Drama.
Neville Marriner
Sir Neville Marriner (born 15 April 1924) is an English conductor and violinist.
Sir Neville Marriner (born 15 April 1924) is an English conductor and violinist.
Nicholas Cleobury
Nicholas Cleobury (born 23 June 1950) is an English conductor.
Nicholas Cleobury (born 23 June 1950) is an English conductor.
Nicholas Kenyon
Sir Nicholas Roger Kenyon CBE is an English music administrator, editor and writer on music.
Sir Nicholas Roger Kenyon CBE is an English music administrator, editor and writer on music.
Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Count Nikolaus de la Fontaine und d'Harnoncourt-Unverzagt) (born 6 December 1929) is an Austrian conductor, particularly known for his historically informed performan...
Nikolaus Harnoncourt (Count Nikolaus de la Fontaine und d'Harnoncourt-Unverzagt) (born 6 December 1929) is an Austrian conductor, particularly known for his historically informed performan...
Oliver Knussen
Oliver Knussen CBE (born 12 June 1952) is a British composer and conductor.
Oliver Knussen CBE (born 12 June 1952) is a British composer and conductor.
Paul Daniel
Paul Daniel CBE (born 5 July 1958, Birmingham, England) is an English conductor.
Paul Daniel CBE (born 5 July 1958, Birmingham, England) is an English conductor.
Paul McCartney
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer.
Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE, Hon RAM, FRCM is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer.
Peter Gabriel
Peter Brian Gabriel is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis.
Peter Brian Gabriel is an English singer, musician, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist and flautist of the progressive rock group Genesis.
Peter Hurford
Peter Hurford OBE is a British organist, born St Cecilia's day (22 November) 1930 in Minehead, Somerset.
Peter Hurford OBE is a British organist, born St Cecilia's day (22 November) 1930 in Minehead, Somerset.
Peter Maxwell Davies
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, CBE (born 8 September 1934) is an English composer and conductor and is currently Master of the Queen's Music.
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies, CBE (born 8 September 1934) is an English composer and conductor and is currently Master of the Queen's Music.
Philip Ledger
Sir Philip Ledger CBE (born 12 December 1937) is a British classical musician and academic.
Sir Philip Ledger CBE (born 12 December 1937) is a British classical musician and academic.
Pierre Boulez
Pierre Boulez is a French composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, and a conductor.
Pierre Boulez is a French composer of contemporary classical music, a pianist, and a conductor.
Pinchas Zukerman
Pinchas Zukerman (פנחס צוקרמן, born July 16, 1948) is a violinist, violist, and conductor of Israeli descent.
Pinchas Zukerman (פנחס צוקרמן, born July 16, 1948) is a violinist, violist, and conductor of Israeli descent.
Plácido Domingo
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Plácido Domingo, born José Plácido Domingo Embil, is a Spanish tenor and conductor known for his versatile and strong voice, possessing a ringing and dramatic tone throughout its range.
Rachel Podger
Rachel Podger (born 1968) is an English violinist specialising in the performance of baroque music.
Rachel Podger (born 1968) is an English violinist specialising in the performance of baroque music.
Raimund Herincx
Raimund Frederick Herincx (born 23 August 1927 in London) is a British operatic bass baritone.
Raimund Frederick Herincx (born 23 August 1927 in London) is a British operatic bass baritone.
Raymond Leppard
Raymond John Leppard, CBE (born 11 August 1927) is a British conductor and harpsichordist.
Raymond John Leppard, CBE (born 11 August 1927) is a British conductor and harpsichordist.
Riccardo Chailly
Riccardo Chailly, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI is an Italian conductor.
Riccardo Chailly, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI is an Italian conductor.
Riccardo Muti
Riccardo Muti, Knight grand cross OMRI is an Italian conductor and music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Riccardo Muti, Knight grand cross OMRI is an Italian conductor and music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
Richard Stokes
Major Sir Richard Rapier Stokes MC (27 January 1897–3 August 1957) was a British Labour politician who served briefly as Lord Privy Seal in 1951.
Major Sir Richard Rapier Stokes MC (27 January 1897–3 August 1957) was a British Labour politician who served briefly as Lord Privy Seal in 1951.
Richard Taruskin
Richard Taruskin is an American-Russian musicologist, music historian, and critic who has written about the theory of performance, Russian music, fifteenth-century music, twentieth-century music...
Richard Taruskin is an American-Russian musicologist, music historian, and critic who has written about the theory of performance, Russian music, fifteenth-century music, twentieth-century music...
Richard Van Allan
Richard Van Allan CBE (28 May 1935 – 4 December 2008) was a versatile British operatic bass singer who had a lengthy career.
Richard Van Allan CBE (28 May 1935 – 4 December 2008) was a versatile British operatic bass singer who had a lengthy career.
Robert Tear
Robert Tear, CBE (8 March 1939 – 29 March 2011) was a Welsh tenor and conductor.
Robert Tear, CBE (8 March 1939 – 29 March 2011) was a Welsh tenor and conductor.
Rodney Milnes
Rodney Milnes Blumer (26 July 1936, Stafford) is an English music critic, musicologist, writer, translator and broadcaster, with a particular interest in opera.
Rodney Milnes Blumer (26 July 1936, Stafford) is an English music critic, musicologist, writer, translator and broadcaster, with a particular interest in opera.
Roger Norrington
Sir Roger Arthur Carver Norrington, CBE (born 16 March 1934) is a British conductor.
Sir Roger Arthur Carver Norrington, CBE (born 16 March 1934) is a British conductor.
Roger Vignoles
Roger Vignoles, born Jul 12, 1945 in Cheltenham, is a British pianist and accompanist.
Roger Vignoles, born Jul 12, 1945 in Cheltenham, is a British pianist and accompanist.
Ruggiero Ricci
Ruggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918) is an Italian-American violinist known for performances and recordings of the works of Paganini.
Ruggiero Ricci (born July 24, 1918) is an Italian-American violinist known for performances and recordings of the works of Paganini.
Salvatore Accardo
Salvatore Accardo (; born September 26, 1941 in Turin, northern Italy) is an Italian violin virtuoso and conductor.
Salvatore Accardo (; born September 26, 1941 in Turin, northern Italy) is an Italian violin virtuoso and conductor.
Simon Bainbridge
Simon Bainbridge (born 30 August 1952 in London) is a British composer, and a professor and former head of composition at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and visiting professor at the Univer...
Simon Bainbridge (born 30 August 1952 in London) is a British composer, and a professor and former head of composition at the Royal Academy of Music, London, and visiting professor at the Univer...
Simon Harris
Simon Harris, is predominantly known as the owner and founder of the record label Music of Life and writer/producer of most of its extensive catalog of songs, although he is also an influential ...
Simon Harris, is predominantly known as the owner and founder of the record label Music of Life and writer/producer of most of its extensive catalog of songs, although he is also an influential ...
Simon Keenlyside
Simon Keenlyside CBE is a British baritone who has had an active international career performing in operas and concerts since the mid 1980s.
Simon Keenlyside CBE is a British baritone who has had an active international career performing in operas and concerts since the mid 1980s.
Simon Standage
Simon Andrew Thomas Standage (born 8 November 1941 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) is an English violinist and conductor best known for playing and conducting music of the baroque and classica...
Simon Andrew Thomas Standage (born 8 November 1941 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire) is an English violinist and conductor best known for playing and conducting music of the baroque and classica...
Stan Tracey
Stanley William Tracey CBE is a British jazz pianist and composer, most influenced by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.
Stanley William Tracey CBE is a British jazz pianist and composer, most influenced by Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk.
Stephen Sondheim
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Stephen Joshua Sondheim (born March 22, 1930) is an American composer and lyricist known for his contributions to musical theatre.
Szymon Goldberg
Szymon Goldberg was a Polish-born American violinist and conductor.
Szymon Goldberg was a Polish-born American violinist and conductor.
Tamás Vásáry
Tamás Vásáry (born 11 August 1933, Debrecen, Hungary) is a celebrated Hungarian concert pianist.
Tamás Vásáry (born 11 August 1933, Debrecen, Hungary) is a celebrated Hungarian concert pianist.
Thea Musgrave
Thea Musgrave CBE (b. 27 May 1928) is a Scottish composer of opera and classical music.
Thea Musgrave CBE (b. 27 May 1928) is a Scottish composer of opera and classical music.
Thomas Brandis
Thomas Brandis, is a German violinist, chamber music performer, pedagogue and former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Thomas Brandis, is a German violinist, chamber music performer, pedagogue and former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic.
Thomas Hemsley
Thomas Jeffrey Hemsley, CBE is an English baritone.
Thomas Jeffrey Hemsley, CBE is an English baritone.
Ton Koopman
Ton Koopman (born 2nd October 1944 in Zwolle, Netherlands) is a conductor, organist and harpsichordist.
Ton Koopman (born 2nd October 1944 in Zwolle, Netherlands) is a conductor, organist and harpsichordist.
Trevor Pinnock
Trevor David Pinnock CBE is an English conductor, harpsichordist, and occasional organist and pianist.
Trevor David Pinnock CBE is an English conductor, harpsichordist, and occasional organist and pianist.
Valerie Masterson
Margaret Valerie Masterson, is a retired English opera singer, a lecturer and Vice-President of British Youth Opera.
Margaret Valerie Masterson, is a retired English opera singer, a lecturer and Vice-President of British Youth Opera.
Van Cliburn
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Harvey Lavan "Van" Cliburn Jr. is an American pianist who achieved worldwide recognition in 1958 at age 23, when he won the first quadrennial International Tchaikovsky Piano Competition in Mosco...
Victoria Wood
Victoria Wood CBE is an English comedienne, actress, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and director.
Victoria Wood CBE is an English comedienne, actress, singer-songwriter, screenwriter and director.
Vladimir Ashkenazy
Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Владимир Давидович Ашкенази, Vladimir Davidovič Aškenazi; born July 6, 1937) is a Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist.
Vladimir Davidovich Ashkenazy (Владимир Давидович Ашкенази, Vladimir Davidovič Aškenazi; born July 6, 1937) is a Russian-Icelandic conductor and pianist.
Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz (Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Vladimir Samojlovich Gorovitz) (November 5, 1989) was a Russian-born American classical pianist and composer.
William Christie (musician)
William Lincoln Christie (born December 19, 1944 in Buffalo, New York) is an American-born French conductor and harpsichordist.
William Lincoln Christie (born December 19, 1944 in Buffalo, New York) is an American-born French conductor and harpsichordist.
Winton Dean
Winton Dean (born 18 March 1916) is an English musicologist of the 20th century, most famous for his research concerning the life and works—in particular the operas and oratorios—of ...
Winton Dean (born 18 March 1916) is an English musicologist of the 20th century, most famous for his research concerning the life and works—in particular the operas and oratorios—of ...
Yan Pascal Tortelier
Yan Pascal Tortelier (born 19 April 1947) is an internationally renowned French conductor and violinist, and is the son of the great cellist Paul Tortelier.
Yan Pascal Tortelier (born 19 April 1947) is an internationally renowned French conductor and violinist, and is the son of the great cellist Paul Tortelier.
Yvonne Minton
Yvonne Fay Minton CBE (C) (born 4 December 1938) is an Australian opera singer.
Yvonne Fay Minton CBE (C) (born 4 December 1938) is an Australian opera singer.