Thurston Dart
Pianist and musicologist conducting research
Born
September 3rd, 1921
103 years ago
Died
1971
54 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Specialized in performance and interpretation of early music, particularly from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Worked diligently to revive and promote historically informed performance practices. Contributed significantly to music scholarship through research and publications. Served as a conductor and was involved in various performances throughout his career. Also taught at prestigious institutions and influenced a generation of musicians and musicologists.
Conducted numerous early music performances
Published influential research on Baroque music
Taught at the Royal College of Music
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