Musicians and Composers in Amsterdam
The atlas holds 6 people and 11 moments here, from 1629 to 2001. The most recorded lives are René Descartes, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Marlene Dietrich.
Notable people
René Descartes
from 1629 to 1643
5 moments here
French philosopher, mathematician, and natural philosopher whose methodic doubt, mind-body distinction, analytic techniques, and mechanical account…
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
in 1766
2 moments here
Austrian composer and performer of the Classical era. Born in Salzburg, Mozart toured Europe as a child prodigy, made three formative journeys to…
Marlene Dietrich
in 1960
1 moment here
German-American actress and singer Marlene Dietrich (Marie Magdalene Dietrich) was born in Berlin and achieved international fame through stage,…
George Frideric Handel
in 1750
1 moment here
German-British Baroque composer. Born in Halle, he worked in Hamburg, travelled in Italy, served as Kapellmeister at Hanover, and settled in England.…
Judy Garland
in 1960
1 moment here
American actress, singer, and vaudevillian, born Frances Ethel Gumm. Garland rose from childhood vaudeville and MGM musical films to become a major…
Chester Bennington
in 2001
1 moment here
American singer and songwriter best known as Linkin Park’s lead vocalist. His documented appearances include performances and recording-related…
Moments
- 1629 Lives in Amsterdam René Descartes
- 1630 Returns to an Amsterdam residence René Descartes
- 1634 Resumes residence in Amsterdam René Descartes
- 1638 Moves to Santpoort René Descartes
- 1643 Relocates north of Amsterdam René Descartes
- 1750 Carriage accident in the Netherlands George Frideric Handel
- 1766 Stays in Amsterdam Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 1766 Plays the organ at St Bavo Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- 1960 Tuschinski show broadcast Marlene Dietrich
- 1960 Amsterdam concert Judy Garland
- 2001 Guest performance in Amsterdam Chester Bennington