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Andre Rieu (1933 - 2020) was a Dutch violinist, conductor & composer. He is famous for creating an international revival in waltz music & a series of successful DVD & CD recordings. In 1987, he create the Johann Strauss Orchestra & his own production company. His lively & colourful orchestral presentations have attracted worldwide audiences to classical music that may not initially have been drawn to that genre. Get updates & news from Andre Rieu Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Leif Ove Andsnes is a Norwegian pianist who has performed internationally. He has been nominated four times for the Grammy Awards. As a renowned classical chamber musician, Andsnes has made several recordings for Virgin, EMI and Sony as well as holding the position of Artistic Director at the Rosendal Festival of Chamber Music. Get updates & news from Leif Ove Andsnes Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Rachel Portman OBE is a British film composer. She was the first female composer to win an Academy Award in the category of Best Original Score for ‘Emma’ (1996). Rachel Portman was nominated for an Academy Award for her score to ’The Cider House Rules’ (1999) and ‘Chocolat’ (2000). In 2007 Portman wrote the music ‘The Little Prince’ opera based on Antoine de Saint Exupery’s novella.The opera was later adapted for television and released on DVD. Get updates & news from Rachel Portman Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Sir Simon Denis Rattle OM CBE is a British conductor. Rattle was principal conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic from 2002 to 2018, winning awards for their recordings & pioneering educational work. Rattle rose to international prominence during the 1980s and 1990s, while music director of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.He has been the music director of the London Symphony Orchestra since September 2017. Simon has conducted a wide variety of music, but is best known for his interpretations of late 19th & early 20th century composers. He received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music in 2001 at the Classic Brit Awards. Get updates & news from Simon Rattle Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Zbigniew Preisner is one of Poland's leading film composers. He has since become a prolific film composer in Poland, best known for his work with film director Krzysztof Kieslowski. Formally a history & philosophy student in Krakow, Preisner never received formal music lessons, learning music by listening & transcribing parts from his favourite records. He has since become a prolific film composer in Poland, best known for his work with film director Krzysztof Kieslowski. Get updates & news from Zbigniew Preisner Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Gautier Capucon is a French cellist, brother of violinist Renaud Capucon. A multiple award winner, he is acclaimed for his expressive musicianship, exuberant virtuosity, and for the deep sonority of his 1701 Matteo Goffriller cello "L'Ambassadeur". He studied at the prestigious National Conservatory in Paris and now enjoys a flourishing career as a concert soloist. He regularly performs with his brother, who also shares a passion for chamber music. 'Gautier is a founder and leader of the 'Classe d'Excellence de Violoncelle' at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris and a passionate ambassador for the Orchestre à l'École Association.' - Official biography Get updates & news from Gautier Capucon Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Il Giardino Armonico is a pioneering Italian early music ensemble founded in Milan in 1985 by Luca Pianca & Giovanni Antonini. Considered the most creative and well-respected Baroque ensemble of the 20th century. Il Giardino Armonico have released a string of Grammy Award winning albums & regularly appear in concert with piano duo Katia and Marielle Labèque & cellist Christophe Coin. Get updates & news from II Giardino Armonico Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Sir Paul McCartney CH MBE is a British multi award-winning singer, songwriter, composer & instrumentalist. He has released a string of very successful classical albums including 'Standing Stone' an original composition recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra. Formally a member of The Beatles, one of the most influential bands in rock and roll history, McCartney continues to tour extensively as a solo artist & recently received a BRIT Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In addition to pop music, McCartney has composed for film. 'McCartney has written or co-written a record 32 songs that have topped the Billboard Hot 100, and, as of 2009, had sales of 25.5 million RIAA-certified units in the US.' - Official biography Get updates & news from Paul McCartney Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Mayuko Kamio, born 1986 in Toyonaka, Osaka, is a Japanese violinist, the gold medalist of the 2007 International Tchaikovsky Competition, is widely praised for her luxurious silken tone, long expressive phrasing and virtuoso techniques. Kamio has appeared with many renowned orchestras, including the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte Carlo, the Russian National Orchestra and the BBC Philharmonic. In 2007 Kamio won first prize for violin in the International Tchaikovsky Competition. The New York Times has called Ms. Kamio an "exciting young musician" and "a radiant talent." Get updates & news from Mayuko Kamio Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Sir James Galway OBE is a virtuoso flautist from Belfast. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide & his frequent international television appearances have attracted numerous admirers'. Since 1975, when Sir James launched his solo career, he has continuously performed with the world's leading orchestras & conductors, participated in chamber music engagements, popular music concerts & given music master classes. He was awarded a knighthood for services to music in 2001, and in 2014 won the Gramophone Lifetime Achievement Award. “I do not consider myself as having mastered the flute, but I get a real kick out of trying.” - James Galway Get updates & news from James Galway Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

The London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is recognised as one of the world's great orchestras & following Sir Thomas Beecham's founding tenure the ensemble's Principal Conductorship has been passed from one celebrated musician to another. In the 2007/08 season, the LPO celebrated its 75th birthday & returned to the newly restored Royal Festival Hall in London. The LPO has long been embraced by the broadcasting & film industries working extensively with Hollywood to record soundtracks for motion pictures including the Oscar-winning scores for The Lord of the Rings trilogy, Lawrence of Arabia & The Mission. Get updates & news from London Philharmonic Orchestra Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians

Michael Batt is a British based songwriter, musician, producer & composer. He has worked on such projects as diverse as 'Watership Down', 'Phantom of The Opera' (producing, orchestrating & contributing lyrics to the first hit), symphonic works, television & film scores. Get updates & news from Mike Batt Thanks for supporting Concerto musicians Michael Batt has won five Ivor Novello Awards including 'Best Film Song or Music' two years in succession for 'Watership Down' & 'Caravans'. Mike has also helped in developing the careers of Bond & Katie Melua.