Birthdate: May 30, 1928
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: ’s-Graveland, Netherlands
Died: January 16, 2012
Gustav Leonhardt was a versatile Dutch musician renowned for his mastery of historically informed performances on period instruments. He excelled as a keyboardist, proficient in playing the harpsichord, pipe organ, claviorganum, clavichord, fortepiano, and piano. In addition to his instrumental expertise, he was a conductor and musicologist. Leonhardt played a pivotal role in the historically informed performance movement and was highly regarded for his contributions as a teacher and editor in early music.
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