Nikolaus Harnoncourt - lyrics with translation

Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1929–2016) was an Austrian conductor, choirmaster, cellist, and music writer. Born in Austria, he became a leading exponent of the authentic performance movement, striving for historically accurate reproduction of classical music. Harnoncourt founded the ensemble Concentus Musicus Wien , which specialized in Baroque and classical music. His interpretations of works Баха , Моцарта , and Бетховена received international acclaim. During his career, he collaborated with leading orchestras and received numerous awards, including Grammy . His contribution to the development of authentic performance had a significant impact on classical music.