Ton Koopman

Ton Koopman (born 1944) is a Dutch conductor, choir director and organist.

Also recorded as A.G.M. Koopman; Antonius Gerhardus Michael Koopman; Antonius G. J. Koopman.

Ton Koopman in brief

Born
1944
Known for
conductor, choir director, organist, harpsichordist, pianist, composer, musicologist and university teacher
Place of birth
Zwolle
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Overview

Born at Zwolle in 1944.

In detail

Ton Koopman studied at Conservatorium van Amsterdam. training under Gustav Leonhardt is recorded. Siebe Henstra and Dominique Ferran are recorded as having studied under Ton Koopman. the recorded working language is Dutch and German.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are classical music.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bussum. Employment is recorded with Royal Conservatory of The Hague and Leiden University. Membership is recorded of Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir.

Distinctions recorded are Akademiepenning, Royal Academy of Music Bach Prize, Bach Medal and Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Ton Koopman”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q445121: Ton Koopman

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