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Gustav Leonhardt

Organist / Harpsichordist / Pianist / Composer | * 05/30/1928 († 83, 01/16/2012) | 's-Graveland (Netherlands)
Gustav Maria Leonhardt (30 May 1928 – 16 January 2012) was a Dutch keyboardist, conductor, musicologist, teacher and editor. He was a leading figure in the historically informed performance movement to perform music on period instruments. Leonhardt professionally played many instruments, including the harpsichord, pipe organ, claviorganum (a combination of harpsichord and organ), clavichord, fortepiano and piano. He also conducted orchestras and choruses. ()
Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Music | Documentaries

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Awards & Nominations for Gustav Leonhardt

Erasmus Prize Zilveren Anjer Bach Medal

Movies with Gustav Leonhardt as Actor(2)

Movies with Gustav Leonhardt as Crew(1)


Full Name: Gustav Leonhardt
Born: Wednesday, 05/30 1928 (May) in 's-Graveland (Netherlands)
Died: Monday, 01/16 2012 (January) in Amsterdam (aged: 83)
Zodiac sign: Gemini (Chinese zodiac sign: Dragon)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Schola Cantorum Basiliensis, University of Vienna
Employer: Conservatorium van Amsterdam, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, University of Siena
Record Label: Virgin Veritas, Philips Records, Teldec, Sony Classical, Alpha Classics
Spouses (current/former): Marie Leonhardt
Student of: Eduard Müller
Gustav Leonhardt frequently works together with these people:
Danièle Huillet (8x, Crew)
Joachim Wolff (2x, Actor)
Ugo Piccone (2x, Crew)
Christiane Lang (1x, Cast)
Hans-Peter Boye (1x, Cast)
Francesco Ragusa (1x, Cast)
Fiorangelo Pucci (1x, Cast)
Hellmuth Costard (1x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:102824, Added: 06/21/2018, Last updated: 03/14/2024