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Ton Koopman is a Dutch conductor, harpsichordist, and organist renowned for his specialization in Baroque music. In 1979, he founded the Amsterdam Baroque Orchestra, focusing on authentic performances of works by composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Dieterich Buxtehude, and Georg Friedrich Händel. Their recordings, including the complete Bach cantatas, have received international acclaim and awards. Koopman is also recognized for his research and editions of Baroque compositions, contributing to the revival of historical music.
