Ton Koopman
Antonius Gerhardus Michael Koopman (Dutch: [ˈkoːpmɑn]; born 2 October 1944), known professionally as Ton Koopman, is a Dutch conductor, organist, harpsichordist, and musicologist, primarily known for being the founder and director of the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra & Choir.
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| Born | 2 October 1944 Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Genres | Baroque |
| Occupation(s) | Conductor |
| Instrument(s) | Organ and harpsichord |
He is a professor in the Royal Conservatory of The Hague and the University of Leiden. In April 2003 he was knighted in the Netherlands and received the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
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