Dmitri Shostakovich

Soviet-era classical composer and pianist

Dmitri Shostakovich was a prominent Soviet composer and pianist, renowned for his symphonies, chamber music, and conc...

Nicolai Gedda

Swedish Operatic Tenor

Nicolai Gedda was a renowned Swedish operatic tenor with a career spanning several decades, from the 1950s into the e...

Viktoria Mullova

Russian Violin Virtuoso

Viktoria Mullova is an internationally renowned violinist, known for her versatility and technical prowess. Born on N...

Heinrich Schiff

Austrian Cellist and Conductor

Heinrich Schiff was a distinguished Austrian cellist and conductor, renowned for his profound interpretations and tec...

Gidon Kremer

Latvian Classical Violinist and Conductor

Gidon Kremer is a renowned Latvian violinist and conductor, recognized for his wide-ranging repertoire and innovative...

Peter Jablonski

Swedish Concert Pianist

Peter Jablonski is a renowned Swedish pianist of Polish and Italian descent, known for his versatile performances tha...

Galina Vishnevskaya

Russian Soprano Opera Singer

Galina Vishnevskaya was a renowned Russian soprano opera singer, celebrated for her powerful and emotive voice. Born ...

Dimiter Petkov

Bulgarian operatic bass, born 5 March 1938 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Mstislav Rostropovich

Renowned Russian Cellist and Conductor

Mstislav Rostropovich was a world-renowned Russian cellist, conductor, and composer, widely considered one of the gre...