SettingsHonorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society
Aaron Copland
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Aaron Copland was an American composer, composition teacher, writer, and later in his career a conductor of his own and other American music.
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer OM was a German and then French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.
Albert Schweitzer OM was a German and then French theologian, organist, philosopher, physician, and medical missionary.
Alberto Randegger
Alberto Randegger (13 April 1832 – 18 December 1911) was an Italian-born composer, conductor and singing teacher, best known for promoting opera and new works of British music in England during ...
Alberto Randegger (13 April 1832 – 18 December 1911) was an Italian-born composer, conductor and singing teacher, best known for promoting opera and new works of British music in England during ...
Alexander Glazunov
Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was a Russian composer of the late Russian Romantic period, music teacher and conductor.
Alexander Konstantinovich Glazunov was a Russian composer of the late Russian Romantic period, music teacher and conductor.
Anthony Payne
Anthony Payne is an English composer, most famous for the work published as Edward Elgar: The Sketches for Symphony No. 3 Elaborated by Anthony Payne.
Anthony Payne is an English composer, most famous for the work published as Edward Elgar: The Sketches for Symphony No. 3 Elaborated by Anthony Payne.
Antonín Dvořák
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Czech composer of late Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia.
Antonín Leopold Dvořák was a Czech composer of late Romantic music, who employed the idioms of the folk music of Moravia and his native Bohemia.
Arthur Nikisch
Arthur Nikisch Nikisch Artúr; 12 October 185523 January 1922) was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London and - most importantly - Berlin.
Arthur Nikisch Nikisch Artúr; 12 October 185523 January 1922) was a Hungarian conductor who performed internationally, holding posts in Boston, London and - most importantly - Berlin.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
Arthur Rubinstein (January 28, 1887December 20, 1982) was a Polish-American classical pianist who received international acclaim for his performances of the music written by a variety of compose...
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.
Camille Saint-Saëns
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was a French late-Romantic composer, organist, conductor, and pianist.
Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns was a French late-Romantic composer, organist, conductor, and pianist.
Carl Maria von Weber
Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber was a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school.
Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber was a German composer, conductor, pianist, guitarist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school.
Charles Gounod
Charles-François Gounod (; 17 June 1818 – 17 October or 18 October 1893) was a French composer, known for his Ave Maria as well as his operas Faust and Roméo et Juliette.
Charles-François Gounod (; 17 June 1818 – 17 October or 18 October 1893) was a French composer, known for his Ave Maria as well as his operas Faust and Roméo et Juliette.
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.
Charles-Marie Widor
Charles-Marie Jean Albert Widor (21 February 1844 – 12 March 1937) was a French organist, composer and teacher.
Charles-Marie Jean Albert Widor (21 February 1844 – 12 March 1937) was a French organist, composer and teacher.
Clara Schumann
Clara Schumann was a German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era.
Clara Schumann was a German musician and composer, considered one of the most distinguished pianists of the Romantic era.
Claudio Arrau
Claudio Arrau León (February 6, 1903June 9, 1991) was a Chilean-American pianist known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20th-century composers, especiall...
Claudio Arrau León (February 6, 1903June 9, 1991) was a Chilean-American pianist known for his interpretations of a vast repertoire spanning from the baroque to 20th-century composers, especiall...
David Lloyd-Jones
David Matthias Lloyd-Jones (born 19 November 1934) is a British conductor who has specialised in British and Russian music.
David Matthias Lloyd-Jones (born 19 November 1934) is a British conductor who has specialised in British and Russian music.
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.
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...
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 von Sauer
Emil Georg Conrad von Sauer was a notable German composer, pianist, score editor, and music teacher.
Emil Georg Conrad von Sauer was a notable German composer, pianist, score editor, and music teacher.
Eric Fenby
Eric William Fenby OBE (22 April 190618 February 1997) was an English composer and teacher who is best known for being Frederick Delius's amanuensis from 1928 to 1934.
Eric William Fenby OBE (22 April 190618 February 1997) was an English composer and teacher who is best known for being Frederick Delius's amanuensis from 1928 to 1934.
Ernest Irving
Ernest Irving (6 November 1878 – 24 October 1953) was an English composer and conductor, primarily remembered for his involvement in film music.
Ernest Irving (6 November 1878 – 24 October 1953) was an English composer and conductor, primarily remembered for his involvement in film music.
Eugène Ysaÿe
Eugène Ysaÿe (; 16 July 1858 – 12 May 1931) was a Belgian violinist, composer and conductor born in Liège.
Eugène Ysaÿe (; 16 July 1858 – 12 May 1931) was a Belgian violinist, composer and conductor born in Liège.
Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa
Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa (7 May 1836 – 21 January 1874) was a British operatic soprano who established the Carl Rosa Opera Company together with second husband Carl Rosa.
Euphrosyne Parepa-Rosa (7 May 1836 – 21 January 1874) was a British operatic soprano who established the Carl Rosa Opera Company together with second husband Carl Rosa.
Evelyn Barbirolli
Evelyn, Lady Barbirolli OBE was an English oboist, and the wife of the eminent conductor Sir John Barbirolli.
Evelyn, Lady Barbirolli OBE was an English oboist, and the wife of the eminent conductor Sir John Barbirolli.
Felix Aprahamian
Felix Aprahamian, born Apraham Felix Bartev Aprahamian, was an English music critic, writer, concert promoter, publisher's adviser, supporter of young musicians, and friend to some of the ...
Felix Aprahamian, born Apraham Felix Bartev Aprahamian, was an English music critic, writer, concert promoter, publisher's adviser, supporter of young musicians, and friend to some of the ...
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...
Ferdinand Hiller
Ferdinand (von) Hiller (24 October 1811 – 11 May 1885) was a German composer, conductor, writer and music-director.
Ferdinand (von) Hiller (24 October 1811 – 11 May 1885) was a German composer, conductor, writer and music-director.
František Ondříček
František Ondříček (29 April 1857 –12 April 1922) was a Czech violinist and composer.
František Ondříček (29 April 1857 –12 April 1922) was a Czech violinist and composer.
Franz Liszt
Franz Liszt; Liszt Ferencz, in modern use Liszt Ferenc was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher.
Franz Liszt; Liszt Ferencz, in modern use Liszt Ferenc was a 19th-century Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher.
Franz Rummel
Franz Rummel (January 11, 1853May 2, 1901) was a German pianist, born in England and active across continental Europe.
Franz Rummel (January 11, 1853May 2, 1901) was a German pianist, born in England and active across continental Europe.
Frederic Austin
Frederic Austin (30 March 1872 – 10 April 1952) was an English baritone singer, a musical teacher and composer in the period 1905–30.
Frederic Austin (30 March 1872 – 10 April 1952) was an English baritone singer, a musical teacher and composer in the period 1905–30.
Fromental Halévy
Jacques-François-Fromental-Élie Halévy, usually known as Fromental Halévy, was a French composer.
Jacques-François-Fromental-Élie Halévy, usually known as Fromental Halévy, was a French composer.
George Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood
George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, KBE AM, styled The Hon.
George Henry Hubert Lascelles, 7th Earl of Harewood, KBE AM, styled The Hon.
Gerald Moore
Gerald Moore CBE was an English pianist best known for his career as one of the most in-demand accompanists of his day, accompanying many of the world's most famous musicians.
Gerald Moore CBE was an English pianist best known for his career as one of the most in-demand accompanists of his day, accompanying many of the world's most famous musicians.
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Giacomo Meyerbeer was a noted German opera composer, and the first great exponent of "grand opera."
Giacomo Meyerbeer was a noted German opera composer, and the first great exponent of "grand opera."
Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Antonio Rossini ( (Giovacchino Antonio Rossini in the baptismal certificate) (February 29, 1792 – November 13, 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred...
Gioachino Antonio Rossini ( (Giovacchino Antonio Rossini in the baptismal certificate) (February 29, 1792 – November 13, 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred...
Giovanni Bottesini
Giovanni Bottesini was an Italian Romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso.
Giovanni Bottesini was an Italian Romantic composer, conductor, and a double bass virtuoso.
Graham Johnson (musician)
Graham Johnson (born 10 July 1950, Bulawayo, Rhodesia) is a Rhodesian-born, British-based pianist and Lieder accompanist.
Graham Johnson (born 10 July 1950, Bulawayo, Rhodesia) is a Rhodesian-born, British-based pianist and Lieder accompanist.
Hans von Bülow
Hans Guido Freiherr von Bülow was a German conductor, virtuoso pianist, and composer of the Romantic era.
Hans Guido Freiherr von Bülow was a German conductor, virtuoso pianist, and composer of the Romantic era.
Harrison Birtwistle
Sir Harrison Paul Birtwistle CH (born 15 July 1934) is a British contemporary composer.
Sir Harrison Paul Birtwistle CH (born 15 July 1934) is a British contemporary composer.
Hector Berlioz
Hector Berlioz was a French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions Symphonie fantastique and Grande messe des morts.
Hector Berlioz was a French Romantic composer, best known for his compositions Symphonie fantastique and Grande messe des morts.
Heinrich Marschner
Heinrich August Marschner (Zittau, 16 August 1795 – Hanover, 16 December 1861), was the most important composer of German Romantic opera between Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner, and is r...
Heinrich August Marschner (Zittau, 16 August 1795 – Hanover, 16 December 1861), was the most important composer of German Romantic opera between Carl Maria von Weber and Richard Wagner, and is r...
Howard Ferguson (composer)
Howard Ferguson was a British composer and musicologist.
Howard Ferguson was a British composer and musicologist.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski
Ignacy Jan Paderewski GBE was a Polish pianist, composer, diplomat, politician, and the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski GBE was a Polish pianist, composer, diplomat, politician, and the second Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland.
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...
Igor Stravinsky
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (sometimes spelled Strawinsky or Stravinskii; Russian: Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский, transliterated: Igorʹ Fëdorovič Stravinskij; ; 6 April 1971) was...
Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky (sometimes spelled Strawinsky or Stravinskii; Russian: Игорь Фёдорович Стравинский, transliterated: Igorʹ Fëdorovič Stravinskij; ; 6 April 1971) was...
Janet Baker
Dame Janet Abbott Baker, CH, DBE, FRSA (born 21 August 1933) is an English mezzo-soprano best known as an opera, concert, and lieder singer.
Dame Janet Abbott Baker, CH, DBE, FRSA (born 21 August 1933) is an English mezzo-soprano best known as an opera, concert, and lieder singer.
Jean-François Le Sueur
Jean-François Le Sueur (or Lesueur; pronounced ) (15 February 1760 – 6 October 1837) was a French composer, best known for his oratorios and operas.
Jean-François Le Sueur (or Lesueur; pronounced ) (15 February 1760 – 6 October 1837) was a French composer, best known for his oratorios and operas.
Joan Cross
Joan Cross (7 September 1900 - 12 December 1993) was an English soprano, closely associated with the operas of Benjamin Britten.
Joan Cross (7 September 1900 - 12 December 1993) was an English soprano, closely associated with the operas of Benjamin Britten.
Johan Svendsen
Johan Severin Svendsen (30 September 184014 June 1911) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist.
Johan Severin Svendsen (30 September 184014 June 1911) was a Norwegian composer, conductor and violinist.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Johann Nepomuk Hummel or Jan Nepomuk Hummel (November 14, 1778October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel or Jan Nepomuk Hummel (November 14, 1778October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist.
Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period.
Johannes Brahms was a German composer and pianist, and one of the leading musicians of the Romantic period.
Johannes Verhulst
Johannes Joseph Hermann Verhulst (The Hague, March 19, 1816 – Bloemendaal, January 17, 1891) was a Dutch composer and conductor.
Johannes Joseph Hermann Verhulst (The Hague, March 19, 1816 – Bloemendaal, January 17, 1891) was a Dutch composer and conductor.
John Denison (arts administrator)
John Law Denison was a British music administrator, an important figure in British music in the second half of the 20th century.
John Law Denison was a British music administrator, an important figure in British music in the second half of the 20th century.
José Antonio Abreu
José Antonio Abreu is a Venezuelan pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician.
José Antonio Abreu is a Venezuelan pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician.
Jules Massenet
Jules Émile Frédéric Massenet (May 12, 1842August 13, 1912) was a French composer best known for his operas.
Jules Émile Frédéric Massenet (May 12, 1842August 13, 1912) was a French composer best known for his operas.
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.
Katharine, Duchess of Kent
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, is a member of the British Royal Family, the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a grandson of King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck, and first cousin...
Katharine, Duchess of Kent, is a member of the British Royal Family, the wife of Prince Edward, Duke of Kent, a grandson of King George V of the United Kingdom and Mary of Teck, and first cousin...
Lennox Berkeley
Sir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley was an English composer.
Sir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley was an English composer.
Leopold Stokowski
Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British orchestral conductor, well known for his free-hand performing style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristically sumptuous s...
Leopold Anthony Stokowski was a British orchestral conductor, well known for his free-hand performing style that spurned the traditional baton and for obtaining a characteristically sumptuous s...
Lorin Maazel
Lorin Varencove Maazel (born March 6, 1930) is an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Lorin Varencove Maazel (born March 6, 1930) is an American conductor, violinist and composer.
Lucy Anderson
Lucy Anderson (12 December 1797 – 24 December 1878) was the most eminent of the English pianists of the early Victorian era.
Lucy Anderson (12 December 1797 – 24 December 1878) was the most eminent of the English pianists of the early Victorian era.
Léon Goossens
Léon Jean Goossens CBE, FRCM was a British oboist.
Léon Jean Goossens CBE, FRCM was a British oboist.
Marion Scott (musicologist)
Marion Margaret Scott (16 July 1877 - 24 December 1953) was an English violinist, musicologist, writer, music critic, editor, composer, and poet.
Marion Margaret Scott (16 July 1877 - 24 December 1953) was an English violinist, musicologist, writer, music critic, editor, composer, and poet.
Maurice Ravel
Joseph-Maurice Ravel was a French composer known especially for his melodies, orchestral and instrumental textures and effects.
Joseph-Maurice Ravel was a French composer known especially for his melodies, orchestral and instrumental textures and effects.
Max Bruch
Max Christian Friedrich Bruch (6 January 18382 October 1920), also known as Max Karl August Bruch, was a German Romantic composer and conductor who wrote over 200 works, including three vi...
Max Christian Friedrich Bruch (6 January 18382 October 1920), also known as Max Karl August Bruch, was a German Romantic composer and conductor who wrote over 200 works, including three vi...
Moritz Moszkowski
Moritz Moszkowski was a German Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher of Polish descent.
Moritz Moszkowski was a German Jewish composer, pianist, and teacher of Polish descent.
Niels Gade
Niels Wilhelm Gade (22 February 1817 – 21 December 1890) was a Danish composer, conductor, violinist, organist and teacher.
Niels Wilhelm Gade (22 February 1817 – 21 December 1890) was a Danish composer, conductor, violinist, organist and teacher.
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.
Otto Goldschmidt
Otto Moritz David Goldschmidt (21 August 1829 – 24 February 1907) was a German composer, conductor and pianist, known for his piano concertos and other piano pieces.
Otto Moritz David Goldschmidt (21 August 1829 – 24 February 1907) was a German composer, conductor and pianist, known for his piano concertos and other piano pieces.
Pablo Casals
Pau Casals i Defilló (; December 29, 1876October 22, 1973), known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor.
Pau Casals i Defilló (; December 29, 1876October 22, 1973), known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor.
Pablo de Sarasate
Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascués was a Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period.
Pablo Martín Melitón de Sarasate y Navascués was a Spanish violinist and composer of the Romantic period.
Pau Casals
Pau Casals i Defilló (December 29, 1876October 22, 1973), known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor.
Pau Casals i Defilló (December 29, 1876October 22, 1973), known during his professional career as Pablo Casals, was a Spanish Catalan cellist and conductor.
Paul Hindemith
Paul Hindemith (16 November 1895 – 28 December 1963) was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.
Paul Hindemith (16 November 1895 – 28 December 1963) was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor.
Paul Sacher
Paul Sacher (28 April 190626 May 1999) was a Swiss conductor, patron and impresario.
Paul Sacher (28 April 190626 May 1999) was a Swiss conductor, patron and impresario.
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 Jones (musician)
Philip Jones CBE (March 12, 1928–January 17, 2000) was a British trumpeter and leader of an internationally famous brass chamber music ensemble.
Philip Jones CBE (March 12, 1928–January 17, 2000) was a British trumpeter and leader of an internationally famous brass chamber music ensemble.
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.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky;, also rendered as Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber music.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky;, also rendered as Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky, was a Russian composer whose works included symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets, and chamber music.
Raoul Pugno
Stéphane Raoul Pugno was a French composer, teacher, organist, and pianist known for his playing of Mozart's works.
Stéphane Raoul Pugno was a French composer, teacher, organist, and pianist known for his playing of Mozart's works.
Richard Strauss
Richard Georg Strauss was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras.
Richard Georg Strauss was a leading German composer of the late Romantic and early modern eras.
Richard Wagner
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and polemicist primarily known for his operas.
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, conductor, theatre director and polemicist primarily known for his operas.
Sigismond Thalberg
Sigismond Thalberg (January 8, 1812 – April 27, 1871) was a composer and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century.
Sigismond Thalberg (January 8, 1812 – April 27, 1871) was a composer and one of the most distinguished virtuoso pianists of the 19th century.
Solomon (pianist)
Solomon Cutner, CBE (6 August 190222 February 1988) was a British pianist known professionally simply as Solomon.
Solomon Cutner, CBE (6 August 190222 February 1988) was a British pianist known professionally simply as Solomon.
Sophie Menter
Sophie Menter (July 29, 1846—February 23, 1918) was a German pianist and composer who became the favorite female student of Franz Liszt.
Sophie Menter (July 29, 1846—February 23, 1918) was a German pianist and composer who became the favorite female student of Franz Liszt.
Stephen Heller
Stephen Heller (Heller István (15 May 181314 January 1888) was a Hungarian composer and pianist whose career spanned the period from Schumann to Bizet, and was an influence for later Roman...
Stephen Heller (Heller István (15 May 181314 January 1888) was a Hungarian composer and pianist whose career spanned the period from Schumann to Bizet, and was an influence for later Roman...
Thomas Armstrong (conductor)
Sir Thomas Armstrong (15 June 1898 – 26 June 1994) was an English organist, conductor, educationalist and adjudicator.
Sir Thomas Armstrong (15 June 1898 – 26 June 1994) was an English organist, conductor, educationalist and adjudicator.
Thérèse Tietjens
Thérèse Johanne Alexandra Tietjens (July 17, 1831, Hamburg – October 3, 1877, London) was a leading opera and oratorio soprano.
Thérèse Johanne Alexandra Tietjens (July 17, 1831, Hamburg – October 3, 1877, London) was a leading opera and oratorio soprano.
Tony Fell
Robert Anthony Fell was a businessman and musician.
Robert Anthony Fell was a businessman and musician.
Vernon Handley
Vernon George "Tod" Handley CBE (11 November 1930 – 10 September 2008) was a British conductor, known in particular for his support of British composers.
Vernon George "Tod" Handley CBE (11 November 1930 – 10 September 2008) was a British conductor, known in particular for his support of British composers.
Wassily Sapellnikoff
Wassily Sapellnikoff (17 March 1941), was a Russian pianist.
Wassily Sapellnikoff (17 March 1941), was a Russian pianist.
Willem Mengelberg
Joseph Willem Mengelberg was a Dutch conductor, famous for his performances of Mahler and Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
Joseph Willem Mengelberg was a Dutch conductor, famous for his performances of Mahler and Strauss with the Concertgebouw Orchestra.
William Glock
Sir William Frederick Glock was a British music critic and musical administrator.
Sir William Frederick Glock was a British music critic and musical administrator.
Yehudi Menuhin
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM, KBE was an American violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in the United Kingdom.
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM, KBE was an American violinist and conductor who spent most of his performing career in the United Kingdom.