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Best 1 Igor Levit
Igor Levit

Igor Levit is as much a cultural intellectual as he is a pianist. Known for his monumental cycles of Beethoven sonatas and his commitment to contemporary music, Levit approaches the piano with a rigor...

9.2 Excellent
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2 Anoushka Shankar - Breathing Under Water
Anoushka Shankar - Breathing Under Water

Anoushka Shankar's 'Breathing Under Water' is a sophisticated and innovative blend of Indian classical music and contemporary sounds. Shankars virtuosic sitar playing is complemented by electronic tex...

8.9 Very Good
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3 Thomas Søndergård
Thomas Søndergård

Thomas Søndergård, born 1973, is a Danish conductor recognized for his versatility and insightful interpretations of a wide range of repertoire. As Chief Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wal...

8.8 Very Good
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4 Claudio Abbado
Claudio Abbado

Claudio Abbado (1933-2014) was an Italian conductor celebrated for his lyrical style and championing of contemporary music. He led the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Berlin Philharmonic, fostering...

8.7 Very Good
5 Xavier Roth
Xavier Roth

Xavier Roth, born 1977, is a French conductor known for his innovative programming and his commitment to both Baroque and contemporary music. As Music Director of the Gilbert Kapell Ensemble, he has c...

8.7 Very Good
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6 Víkingur Ólafsson
Víkingur Ólafsson

Víkingur Ólafsson, an Icelandic pianist, is known for his unique sound and his willingness to explore contemporary music. His performances are characterized by a minimalist aesthetic and a deep unders...

8.6 Very Good
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7 Karen Kamensek
Karen Kamensek

Karen Kamensek, born 1973, is an Austrian conductor known for her passionate interpretations and her commitment to both Romantic and contemporary music. As Music Director of the Berlin Radio Symphony...

8.3 Very Good
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8 José Serebrier
José Serebrier

José Serebrier, born 1933, is a Uruguayan-American conductor with a long and distinguished career. He has conducted with major orchestras worldwide and recorded extensively. Serebriers interpretations...

8.2 Very Good
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9 François-Xavier Roth
François-Xavier Roth

François-Xavier Roth, born 1976, is a French conductor recognized for his expertise in Baroque and Classical music, often employing period instruments. He is a frequent guest conductor with leading or...

8.2 Very Good
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10 Kazushi Ono
Kazushi Ono

Kazushi Ono, born 1961, is a Japanese conductor known for his technical precision and his insightful interpretations of Romantic and contemporary music. As Music Director of the Berlin Konzerthaus Orc...

7.9 Good
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11 Michael Tilson Thomas
Michael Tilson Thomas

Michael Tilson Thomas (born 1950) is an American conductor known for his innovative programming and championing of American music and contemporary composers. He leads the San Francisco Symphony and is...

7.8 Good
12 Ryan Watts
Ryan Watts

Ryan Watts, born 1985, is an American conductor rapidly gaining recognition for his innovative approach to contemporary music and his commitment to new music. He is known for his willingness to experi...

7.8 Good
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13 Jonathan Nott
Jonathan Nott

Jonathan Nott, born 1964, is a British conductor known for his innovative programming and his commitment to contemporary music. He has conducted with orchestras worldwide and is recognized for his wil...

7.5 Good
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14 Oksana Panova
Oksana Panova

Oksana Panova, born 1978, is a Russian conductor known for her insightful interpretations and her commitment to both Romantic and contemporary music. She has worked with numerous European orchestras a...

7.5 Good
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15 Alpesh Chauhan
Alpesh Chauhan

Alpesh Chauhan, born 1981, is a British conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and his commitment to both Romantic and contemporary music. As Associate Conductor of the BBC National Orchestra...

7.5 Good
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16 Gergely Mondók
Gergely Mondók

Gergely Mondók, born 1979, is a Hungarian conductor known for his dynamic interpretations and his commitment to both Romantic and contemporary music. He has worked with numerous European orchestras an...

7.3 Good
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