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Michael Tilson Thomas

Michael Tilson Thomas (born 1950) is an American conductor known for his innovative programming and championing of Ameri...

Contemporary Music American Conductor Innovative Programming American Music

7.8 Good

2

Alpesh Chauhan

Alpesh Chauhan, born 1981, is a British conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and his commitment to both Roman...

British Conductor Rising Talent Contemporary Music Romantic Music

7.5 Good

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Simon Rattle

Simon Rattle is a British conductor celebrated for his work with the Berlin Philharmonic and the London Symphony Orchest...

Symphony Orchestra Modern Interpretation International Impact British Conductor

9.5 Brilliant

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Teodor Currentzis

Teodor Currentzis, born 1972, is known for his radical and often controversial interpretations of classical music, parti...

Russian Conductor Period Performance Baroque Music Music A Tempora

9.3 Excellent

5

Igor Levit

Igor Levit is as much a cultural intellectual as he is a pianist. Known for his monumental cycles of Beethoven sonatas a...

Pianist Activist Intellectual Political Commentary

9.2 Excellent

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Anoushka Shankar - Breathing Under Water

Anoushka Shankar's 'Breathing Under Water' is a sophisticated and innovative blend of Indian classical music and contemp...

Cross Cultural Contemporary Music Indian Classical Sitar

8.9 Very Good

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Thomas Søndergård

Thomas Søndergård, born 1973, is a Danish conductor recognized for his versatility and insightful interpretations of a w...

Contemporary Music Danish Conductor Irish Orchestra Romantic Music

8.8 Very Good

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Xavier Roth

Xavier Roth, born 1977, is a French conductor known for his innovative programming and his commitment to both Baroque an...

Experimental Approach Contemporary Music Baroque Music French Conductor

8.7 Very Good

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Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado (1933-2014) was an Italian conductor celebrated for his lyrical style and championing of contemporary mus...

Lyrical Style Berlin Philharmonic Romantic Era Chicago Symphony Orchestra

8.7 Very Good

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Víkingur Ólafsson

Víkingur Ólafsson, an Icelandic pianist, is known for his unique sound and his willingness to explore contemporary music...

Minimalism Unique Sound Contemporary Music Icelandic Style

8.6 Very Good

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Karen Kamensek

Karen Kamensek, born 1973, is an Austrian conductor known for her passionate interpretations and her commitment to both...

Female Leadership Contemporary Music Romantic Music Austrian Conductor

8.3 Very Good

12

François-Xavier Roth

François-Xavier Roth, born 1976, is a French conductor recognized for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music, ofte...

Contemporary Music Baroque Music French Conductor Guest Conductor

8.2 Very Good

13

José Serebrier

José Serebrier, born 1933, is a Uruguayan-American conductor with a long and distinguished career. He has conducted with...

Contemporary Music Romantic Music Uruguayan Conductor Philharmonic Orchestras

8.2 Very Good

14

Kazushi Ono

Kazushi Ono, born 1961, is a Japanese conductor known for his technical precision and his insightful interpretations of...

Precision Technical Skill Technical Precision Romantic Era

7.9 Good

15

Ryan Watts

Ryan Watts, born 1985, is an American conductor rapidly gaining recognition for his innovative approach to contemporary...

Rising Star New Music Contemporary Music American Conductor

7.8 Good

16

Oksana Panova

Oksana Panova, born 1978, is a Russian conductor known for her insightful interpretations and her commitment to both Rom...

Female Conductor Russian Conductor Contemporary Music Romantic Music

7.5 Good

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Gergely Mondók

Gergely Mondók, born 1979, is a Hungarian conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and his commitment to both Rom...

Rising Talent Contemporary Music Romantic Music European Orchestras

7.3 Good