Composers
Gustav Leonhardt
30.05.1928
Country: | Netherlands Antilles |
Period: | Baroque |
Biography
Gustav Leonhardt (30 May 1928 – 16 January 2012)[1] was a Dutch keyboard player, conductor, musicologist, teacher and editor. He was a leading figure in the 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.