Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli, b. Brescia, January 5, 1920 (d. Lugano, 1995)
Alfred Brendel, b Wizemberk, Cz, 5 January 1931
Maurizio Pollini, b Milano, 5 January 1942
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The virtuoso clarinettist Michel Arrignon, a co-founder of the Ensemble Intercontemporain, died today in La Rochelle at the age of 76. Arrignon was principal clarinet of the Paris Opera Orchestra, founder of the Olivier Messiaen […]
The international Yehudi Menuhin festival in Gstaad has consigned its future to the violinist Daniel Hope. The appointment of the new director will be announced tomorrow. Details here. Hope, 50, grew up Yehudi Menuhin’s knee […]
The award, made in London today, is intended for a living artist whose ‘unique lifetime achievement contribution has enriched the human condition.’ Elton Johnm said: ‘After spending decades admiring the virtuosity of Glenn Gould’s work, […]
