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...

Gidon Kremer

Latvian Classical Violinist and Conductor

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

Heinrich Schiff

Austrian Cellist and Conductor

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

Peter Jablonski

Swedish Concert Pianist

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

Cristina Ortiz

Brazilian Classical Pianist

Cristina Ortiz is a renowned Brazilian classical pianist whose career has spanned several decades, earning her intern...

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...