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Dacian, Ion

2011-07-11T19:12:00.002-07:00

Ion Dacian(1911-1981), Romanian tenor, known for interpretation of operetta roles.He studied at the Academy of Music in Cluj, and he began his career in 1934 at the Romanian Opera there. He was appointed the director of the operetta theater.

Daija, Tish

2011-07-11T19:12:00.001-07:00

Composer of Albanian national ballet
"Halili and Hajria"-Tish Daija
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Tish Daija(1926-2004), Albanian composer. he composed the first Albanian ballet Halili dhe Hajria that premiered on January 13, 1963 and has since been showed more than 250 times at the National Theater. He also composed an opera Spring(Pranvera). He studied at the Moscow Conservatory.
He was also a very good football player.

Damme, Joseph van

2011-07-11T19:10:00.002-07:00

Joseph, Baron van Damme(1940- ), known under the pseudonym Jose van Dam, is a Belgian bass-baritone. He studied at the Brussels Royal Conservatory, graduated with dipomas and first prizes in voice and opera performance. He made his opera debut at the Paris Opera in 1961. He has performed at L'Opera de Paris, Covent Garden, Metropolitan Opera, La Scala, Vienna State Opera etc.

Dankevych, Konstantyn

2011-07-11T19:10:00.001-07:00

Konstantyn Dankevych(1905-1984), an eminent Ukrainian composer and music teacher, he studied at the Odessa Conservatory, later he taught there, he also taught at the Kiev Conservatory. He was the director of Songs and Dance of the Red Army Choir in Tbilisi. He composed operas and ballet music.

Darclee, Hariclea

2011-07-11T19:09:00.000-07:00

Hariclea Darclee(1860-1939), Romanian operatic soprano. She possessed an agile, powerful, and beautiful voice that was wielded with a fine technique. She studied at Iasi and Paris, made her operatic debut in Paris, sang in La Scala, Moscow, Lisbon, Barcelona, and St. Petersburg.

Dardani, Nikete

2011-07-11T19:08:00.000-07:00

Nikete Dandani, XI century Bulgarian musician. He was one of the persons setting the foundation of the most cultivated Christian religious music.

D'Arezzo, Guido da

2011-07-11T19:06:00.000-07:00

Guido da D'Arezzo(991/992-1033), music theorist of the Medieval era. He is regarded as the inventor of modern musical notation. He was a monk of the Benedictine order from Italian city-state of Arezzo. He developed new technologies for teaching, such as staff notation and solfeggio: do-re-mi scale.
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Dargomizhsky, Alexander Sergeyevich

2011-07-10T10:16:00.000-07:00

Alexander Sergeyevich Dargomizhsky(1813-1869), Russian composer, he studied music privately, also went to Leipzig, Weimar, Brussels, and Paris to study. Returned to Russia and he started to compose operas, he composed "Rusalka",
"Stone Guest" etc.

Darwish, Sayed

2011-07-10T10:11:00.000-07:00

Sayed Darwish(1892-1923), Egyptian singer and composer who was considered the father of Egyptian popular music. He composed the national anthem of Egypt and many other songs such as "Shed sl hezam", "Malo'ouna", "Ana Haweit" etc.

Davila, Ojeda Christopher

2011-07-10T10:10:00.000-07:00

Cristobal Ojeda Davila(1910-1932), Ecuadorian composer, studied at the National Conservatory of Music, he composed songs.

Dawson, Peter

2011-07-10T10:05:00.000-07:00

Peter Dawson(1882-1961), Australian bass-baritone and songwriter, he gained worldwide renown through song recitals and many best-selling recordings of operatic arias, oratorio solos and rousing ballads.

Debali, Francisco Jose

2011-07-10T10:04:00.000-07:00

National anthem of Uruguay,
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Francisco Jose Debali(1791-1859), Hungarian born composer, studied music in the Kingdom of Sardinia, traveled to Brazil and settled in Uruguay, conducted orchestra in Montevideo. He composed the national anthems of Uruguay and Paraguay.

Debussy, Claude Achille

2011-07-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Claude Debussy(1862-1918), French composer, studied at the Paris Conservatory, won the Priz de Rome, and subsequently studied in Rome, returned to France, toured Europe as conductor and performater to perform his own music. He composed 1 opera(Pelleas et Melisande), symphonic poems, chamber music and piano pieces.

Degeyter & Pottier

2011-07-10T10:01:00.000-07:00

Pierre Chretien Degeyter(1848-1932), also known as Pierre De Geyter, Belgian socialist and composer, known for writing the music of "The Internationale"(International Workmen's Association Anthem).
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Eugene Edine Pottier - lyricist of the music.

Delavrancea, Cella

2011-07-09T13:17:00.000-07:00

Cella Delavrancea(1887-1991), Romanian writer and piano teacher, her piano studies first in the family, then at the Conservatory in Bucharest, followed by an internship in Paris. She played duets with George Enesco. From 1950 she started her teaching career at the School of Music in Bucharest, then from 1954 she taught at the Conservatory of Music in Bucharest until retirement.

Deldevez, Edouard

2011-07-09T13:16:00.000-07:00

Ballet
"Paquita" - composed by Deldevez
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Edouard Deldevez(1817-1897), French violinist, composer and conductor. He won many prizes as a violinist. He became a group of musicians centered on Francois Sudre(1787-1864) who were attempting to develop a way of transitting language thru music. Today, Deldevez is best known for writing the ballet "Paquita" (stamp shown).

Delgadillo, Luis Abraham

2011-07-09T13:11:00.000-07:00

Luis Abraham Delgadillo(1887-1961), Nicaragua composer, studied in Managua and at the Royal Conservatory in Milan, he taught and served as Nicaragua's director general of music culture, also taught at Mexico City and Panama. Returning to Nicaragua in 1950, he was named director of the National School of Music and conductor of the National Symphony. Works include: 12 sinfonias breves, chamber music, operas, piano pieces and vocal music.

Delius, Frederick

2011-07-09T13:01:00.001-07:00

Frederick Delius(1862-1934), British composer, he learned to play piano and violin at young age, studied at the Leipzig Conservatory and later in Paris where he remained there for most of the rest of his life. He composed 6 operas, concertos(1 violin, 1 piano), incidental music, orchestral suites, chamber music and vocal music.

Denyn, Jef

2011-07-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

Jef Denyn(1862-1941), Belgian carillon player, he founded the world's first and most renowned international higher insitute of campanology, later named after him, the Royal Carillon School "Jef Denyn" in Mechelen.

Dermota, Anton

2011-07-09T12:59:00.002-07:00

Anton Dermota(1910-1989), Slovene tenor, studied in Ljubliana and Vienna, made his debut at the opera house in Cluj in 1934, continued to sing in Vienna, London, Paris and Italy.

Desbordes-Valmore, Marceline

2011-07-09T12:59:00.001-07:00

Marceline Desbordes-Valmore(1786-1859), French poet and singer, she appeared as an actress and singer in Douai, Rouen, the Opera-Comique in Paris, and in Brussels.

Dessau, Paul

2011-07-09T12:58:00.000-07:00

Paul Dessau(1894-1979), German composer and conductor. He studied at the Klindworth-Scharwenka Conservatory in Berlin. He was kapellmeisters and conductors at various theaters in Bremen, Cologne, Mainz, and Berlin. He also taught at the Public Drama School in Berlin. His works include: 7 operas, incidental music and film scores. He composed political marching
song "Die Thalmann Kolonne".

Destinn, Emmy(Emilie Pavlina)

2011-07-09T12:56:00.002-07:00

Emmy Destinnova(1878-1930), Czech operatic soprano, she studied violin first, however, her voice was so rich and full that she changed her mind and determined upon an operatic career. She made her debut at Berlin Court Opera in 1898, she sang in 54 operas including 12 premieres.

Devi, Tara

2011-07-09T12:56:00.001-07:00

Tara Devi(1945-2006), Nepali singer, she was known as the "Nightingale of Nepal" having recorded over 4,000 songs during her lifetime. Much of her music revolved around the themes of patriotism and lov.

Diacono, Carlo

2011-07-09T12:55:00.000-07:00

Carlo Diacono(1876-1942), Maltese composer, studied composition with Paolino Vassallo, appointed as organist of the Zejtan Parish Church, later as maestro de-cappella to the Mdina de Valletta Cathedrals. He composed sacred music.

Diaghilev, Sergei

2011-07-09T12:53:00.000-07:00

Sergei Diaghilev(1872-1927), Russian impresario, renowned as founder of the Russian Ballet Compnay that bore his name, was also as important figure in opera, London, Paris, and Monte-Carlo.

Diaz, Ramon

2011-07-09T12:52:00.000-07:00

Dicescu, Anatasia

2011-07-09T12:51:00.001-07:00

Anatasia Dicescu(1887-1945), Russian(Moldova) soprano and teacher, studied at the Odessa Conservatory and the Academy of Music in Rome. She was opera director of Bessarabia, director and teacher at the Music Union of Moldova, and professor of singing at the Royal Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts in Bucharest.

Diepenbrock, Alphona

2011-07-09T12:50:00.001-07:00

Alphons Diepenbrock(1862-1921), Dutch composer and classicist, studied classics at the University of Amaterdam. As a composer, he had been completely self-taught. He created a musical idioms, he also conducted.

Dima, Gheorghe

2011-07-09T12:49:00.000-07:00

Gheorghe Dima(1847-1925), Romanian composer, conductor and teacher. He went to school in Vienna, and entered the Polytechnic of Karlsruhe in Germany, but he devoted himself in music taking lessons privately. Returning to Romania, he taught and conducted, served as director of Conservatory in Cluj. He composed songs.

Dimitrova, Ghena

2011-07-09T12:48:00.002-07:00

Ghena Dimitrova(1941-2005), Bulgarian operatic soprano, studied voice at Sofia Conservatory, made her debut as Abigalle in Nabucco at the Bulgarian National Opera. Her voice was known for its power and extension used in operatic roles as Turandot etc. Her career spanned for four decades.

D'Indy, Vincent

2011-07-09T12:48:00.001-07:00

Vincent D'Indy(1851-1931), French composer, studied music privately with several teachers, taught at the Paris Conservatory. He composed 3 operas, symphony, symphonic poems and chamber music.

Dincu, Grigoras

2011-07-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

Grigoras Dincu(1889-1945), Romanian composer and violin virtuoso. Jascha Heifetz once said: "Grigoras Dincu was the greatest violinist he had ever heard". He attended the Bucharest Conservatory and the Vienna Conservatory. After graduation he played in an orchestra, and toured as soloist and conductor thruoghout Europe. He composed violin pieces, rearrangements, and some light violin music.

Distler, Hugo

2011-07-09T12:45:00.002-07:00

Hugo Distler(1908-1942), German composer, known mostly for his chamber music, he studied at the Berlin Conservatory, became organist in Lubeck, taught in Spandau and Stuttgart.

Dittersdorf, Carl Ditters von

2011-07-09T12:45:00.001-07:00

Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf(1730-1799), Austrian composer and violin virtuoso, violinist of an orchestra in Vienna, imperial court theater, later became the Kapellmeister. He composed some 45 operas, 120 symphonies and chamber music.

Doga, Eugen

2011-07-09T12:44:00.001-07:00

Eugen Doga(1937- ), a Soviet and Moldovan/Romanian composer, he studied at the Conservatory in Chisinau, played cello for an orchestra, and taught at the music college "Stefan Neaga", also worked at the Ministry of Culture of Moldova.
He composed ballet music, symphony, symphonic poem, songs, and over 200 film scores.

Domingo, Placido

2011-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:00

Placido Domingo(1941- ), Spanish tenor and conductor, born in Madrid, Spain, the family moved to Mexico when he was young, he studied conducting and voice at the Mexico Conservatory in Mexico City, he made his debut as a tenor in the role of Alfredo in La Traviata. US debut with Dallas Opera in 1960, conducting debut with the New York City Opera in 1983. Appointed artistic director of the Washington Opera in 1994.
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Donici-Dobronravov, Leo

2011-07-09T12:27:00.000-07:00

Leon Donici-Dobronravov(1887-1926), a Romanian writer, opera singer and pianit. He studied singing in Romania, and studied piano in St. Petersburg. He was director of the opera group Belousov, sang in operas(Bartolo in Barber of Seville etc).

Donizetti, Gaetano

2011-07-09T12:26:00.000-07:00

Gaetano Donizetti(1797-1848), Italian operatic composer, studied music at the school of J S Mayr, later at Bogolna Conservatory, served as music director at Palermo, and Nuovo, professor at Naples Conservatory. He composer 60 operas(L'Elisir d Amore, Lucia di Lammermoor, La Fille du Regiment etc), 7 masses, and some string quartets.

Dostal, Nico

2011-07-09T12:25:00.000-07:00

Nico Dostal(1895-1981), Austrian operetta composer, he is considered the last great Austrian operetta composer, served as music director at Innsbruck, St. Poltner and Salzburg. He composed 18 operettas. His best known work is "The Hungarian Wedding".

Dragan, Maria

2011-07-09T12:24:00.001-07:00

Maria Dragan(1947-1986), Moldovian singer of folk music, studied at the Musical School "Ste fan Meager", then sang in the light-music ensemble of the state Philharmonica.

Dragoi, Sabin

2011-07-09T12:23:00.001-07:00

Sabin Dragoi(1894-1968), Romanian composer, studied at the Conservatory at Cluj first, then continued to study at the Prague Conservatory. he taught at the conservatory at Timisoara, later he became director at the Folklore Institute at Bucharest. His works include: operas, cantatas, film scores, orchestral music and chamber music.

Dufay and Binchois

2011-07-09T12:21:00.002-07:00

Guillaume Dufay(1397?-1474), Franco-Flemish composer of the early Renaissance. As the central figure in the Burgandian School, he was the most famous composer in Europe in the mid-15th century. Many of his compositions were simple settings of chant for liturgical use.
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Gilles Binchois(1400-1460), Franch-Flemish composer, one of the earlist members of Burgandian School and one the three most famous composers of early 15th century.

Dufranne, Hector

2011-07-09T12:21:00.001-07:00

Hector Dufranne(1870-1951), Belgian bass-baritone who enjoyed a long career that took him to opera houses in Europe and US for more than 40 years. He studied at Brussels Conservatory and made his debut in 1896, then sang in the most of the opera houses in Europe. He appeared in several world premieres and created the title roles of operas - Grieselides(Massenet), Pelleas et Melisande, Scarpia of Tosca, Salome(Richard Strauss) etc.

Dukas, Paul

2011-07-09T12:20:00.001-07:00

Paul Dukas(1865-1935), French composer, studied at the Paris Conservatory, then later taught there, appointed director to the Academy des beaux arts, he composed 1 opera, symphonic poems, ballet music and one symphony. His most popular music is "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" which was adopted and characterized in the movie "Fantasia"

Dunayevsky, Isaak Iosifovich

2011-07-09T11:59:00.001-07:00

Isaak Dunayevsky(1900-1955), Russian composer and conductor, he studied violin at the Kharkov Music School, then studied composition at the Kharkiv Conservatory, played violin at the Kharkiv Orchestra, then conducted in Moscow and Leningrad. From 1929 to 1941 he was music director of the Leningrad Music Hall. He composed 14 operettas, ballet music, symphonies, and film scores.

Duran, Sixto Maria

2011-07-09T11:57:00.000-07:00

Sixto Maria Duran(1875-1947), Ecuadorian composer and music teacher, served as director of the National Conservatory. He composed sacred, chamber and folk music.

Durlet, Emmanuel

2011-07-09T11:56:00.000-07:00

Emmanuel Durlet(1893-1977), belgian pianist and composer, studied at the Royal Flemish Conservatory of Music in Antwerp, also studied in Vienna.

Dusek, Frantisek & Josephina

2011-07-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

Frantisek Dusek(1731-1799), Czech composer, one of the important harpsichordists and pianists of his time, his wife,Josephina Dusek(1753-1824), pianist and soprano. Their Prague home and the Bertramka summer villa(stamp on the right one) were center of local musical activities. Mozart completed "Don Giovanni" there in 1787, Josephina often sang the titles roles of Mozart's operas.

Dvarionas, Balys

2011-07-09T11:54:00.000-07:00

Balys Dvarionas(1904-1972), Lithuanian and Soviet composer, pianist, conductor and educationalist. He studied at the Leipzig Conservatory, later studied in Berlin.
He performed throughout Lithuania and abroard. In 1926 he began teaching at the Kaunas Music School(Lithuania Conservatory), he also conducted Kaunas Radiophone Orchestra and later conducted Lithuania Philharmonic Orchestra. During his teaching at the Conservatory, over 50 pianists graduated from his class.

Dvorak, Antonin(1)

2011-07-09T11:53:00.000-07:00

Antonin Dvorak(1841-1904), Czech composer, one of the most eminent Bohemian composers, studied music privately, then studied at the Prague Organ School and the Prague Conservatory. From 1892 thru 1895 he taught at the National Conservatory of Music in New York. During June-September 1893, he lived in the Czech community of Spillville, Iowa. He composed 9 symphonies, 11 operas, symphonic poems, concertos(1 violin, 1 cello), chamber music etc.

Dvorak, Antonin(2)

2011-07-09T11:52:00.000-07:00

Dyck(Dijck), Ernest van

2011-07-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

Dzerjinsky, Ivan

2011-07-09T11:50:00.000-07:00