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Ton Koopman

Ton Koopman, the Dutch conductor and keyboard player, was born on 2 October 1944. His reputation with early music - both in direction and solo performance - has been assisted through many recordings.

A selection of articles about Ton Koopman

Ensemble. Easter Mozart - Ton Koopman conducts the Mass in C and the Jupiter Symphony, heard by Giuseppe Pennisi

CD Spotlight. Robust and Spirited - James Tibbles plays J S Bach, heard by Howard Smith. '... worthy of widespread international recognition.'

CD Spotlight. Amazing Confidence - Concertos by Handel, reviewed by Robert Hugill. '... the playing here is some of the most incisive that I have heard ...'

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