Nikolaus Harnoncourt
Austrian conductor
Johann Nikolaus Harnoncourt was an Austrian conductor, known for his historically informed performances. He specialized in music of the Baroque period, but later extended his repertoire to include Classical and early Romantic works. Wikipedia
Born: December 6, 1929, Berlin, Germany
Died: March 5, 2016 (age 86 years), Saint Georgen im Attergau, Austria
Spouse: Alice Harnoncourt (m. 1953–2016)
Children: Philipp Harnoncourt, Elisabeth von Magnus, Eberhard Harnoncourt, and more
Awards: Erasmus Prize, Léonie Sonning Music Prize, Polar Music Prize, and more
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