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Theodore Adorno was a visionary philosopher, sociologist, and musicologist, known for critiquing capitalism and modern culture.

Fats Waller, an American jazz pianist, composer, and singer, significantly influenced the swing era and popularized stride piano.

Masahiko Kimura is a Japanese Go player, regarded as one of the strongest in the world, known for his rivalry with Lee Sedol and his record-breaking wins.

Marlyn Meltzer is a renowned American entrepreneur and philanthropist who has significantly impacted the world of business and social causes.

Allan F. Moore is a distinguished musicologist and author, renowned for his insightful analyses of popular music and its cultural significance.

Birgit Nilsson was a renowned Swedish dramatic soprano known for her powerful performances in Wagnerian and Italian roles.

The Who are a legendary British rock band known for their energetic live performances and iconic hits like 'My Generation' and 'Won't Get Fooled Again.

Herbert von Karajan was an Austrian conductor renowned for his interpretations of the classical repertoire and his extensive discography with the Berlin Philharmonic.

Nikolaus Harnoncourt was an Austrian conductor, known for his historically informed performances and his dedication to authentic interpretations of classical music.

Franz Schalk was an Austrian conductor, instrumental in the development and promotion of the music of Richard Strauss and Gustav Mahler.

Bruno Walter was a renowned German-born conductor, pianist, and composer who significantly influenced the development of modern orchestral music.

Fritz Kreisler was an Austrian-born American violinist and composer known for his virtuosic playing and romantic style.

Arnold Schönberg was an Austrian-American composer and music theorist, known for his innovative use of atonality and development of the twelve-tone technique.

Gustav Mahler ... was a renowned Austrian composer and conductor, celebrated for his symphonies and song cycles that profoundly impacted the Romantic era of classical music.

Umberto Terracini was an Italian opera singer, renowned for his powerful baritone voice and memorable performances in the world's leading opera houses.

Christian Friedrich Ludwig Buschmann was a German inventor and musician, best known for his creation of the harmonica and significant contributions to the world of music.

Harry Partch was an American composer, music theorist, and creator of unique musical instruments, who revolutionized the understanding of musical microtonality.

João Gilberto was a Brazilian musician and singer who revolutionized the bossa nova genre with his unique guitar playing style and smooth vocals.

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan was a Pakistani musician and qawwali singer, renowned for his exceptional vocal abilities and profound impact on the world of South Asian music.

Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan was an iconic Indian classical vocalist known for his soulful renditions and unparalleled mastery of Hindustani music.

Scott Fischer was an American mountaineer, known for his daring expeditions and being the first person to climb the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.

Dieterich Buxtehude was a prominent German-Danish Baroque composer, organist, and teacher, known for his richly imaginative and expressive sacred music.

Helmut Walcha was a German organist, teacher, and composer, renowned for his interpretations of Bach's works and contributions to the development of organ pedagogy.

Denis Stevens was an eminent computer scientist and cryptographer who significantly contributed to the development of secure communication protocols.

Frank Howes, an accomplished businessman, transformed the corporate world through his innovative strategies and unparalleled leadership skills.

Nicholas Temperley was an English musicologist, composer, and pianist celebrated for his research in early music and contributions to the field of musicology.