[{"n": "Mohammed Abdel Wahab", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/mohammed-abdel-wahab/", "s": "Egyptian singer and actor of romantic and patriotic songs."}, {"n": "Thomas Adès", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/thomas-ad-s/", "s": "British composer, pianist and conductor of contemporary classical music."}, {"n": "Roberto Alagna", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/roberto-alagna/", "s": "French operatic tenor of Sicilian descent, known for his versatile repertoire."}, {"n": "Alban Berg Quartett", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/alban-berg-quartett/", "s": "Vienna-based quartet named after Alban Berg, active 1970–2008."}, {"n": "Alexandrov Ensemble", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/alexandrov-ensemble/", "s": "Official army choir of the Russian armed forces."}, {"n": "Maurice André", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/maurice-andr/", "s": "French trumpeter who popularized the piccolo trumpet in Baroque music."}, {"n": "Leif Ove Andsnes", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/leif-ove-andsnes/", "s": "Norwegian pianist known for Grieg and the Beethoven Journey."}, {"n": "Janet Baker", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/janet-baker/", "s": "English mezzo-soprano known for opera, concert, and lieder."}, {"n": "Alison Balsom", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/alison-balsom/", "s": "Retired English trumpet soloist and three-time Classic BRIT Award winner."}, {"n": "Gavin Bryars", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/gavin-bryars/", "s": "English composer and double bassist spanning multiple experimental genres."}, {"n": "Maria Callas", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/maria-callas/", "s": "La Divina: the defining soprano of the 20th century."}, {"n": "Renaud Capuçon", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/renaud-capu-on/", "s": "French violinist, teacher, and former child prodigy."}, {"n": "Sergiu Celibidache", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/sergiu-celibidache/", "s": "Romanian conductor who forbade commercial recordings during his life."}, {"n": "Purbayan Chatterjee", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/purbayan-chatterjee/", "s": "Sitar maestro fusing Indian classical with world music."}, {"n": "Qigang Chen", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/qigang-chen/", "s": "Chinese-born French composer and last student of Olivier Messiaen."}, {"n": "Choir of King's College, Cambridge", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/choir-of-king-s-college-cambridge/", "s": "English Anglican choir known for its Christmas Eve broadcasts."}, {"n": "Aris Christofellis", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/aris-christofellis/", "s": "Greek sopranist and musicologist specializing in baroque opera."}, {"n": "Aldo Ciccolini", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/aldo-ciccolini/", "s": "Italian-born pianist known for French repertoire and complete cycles."}, {"n": "Stephen Cleobury", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/stephen-cleobury/", "s": "English organist and director of King's College Choir."}, {"n": "Robert Cohen (cellist)", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/robert-cohen-cellist/", "s": "British cellist known for concerto and chamber music collaborations."}, {"n": "Collegium Vocale Köln", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/collegium-vocale-k-ln/", "s": "German vocal ensemble known for early and contemporary music."}, {"n": "Fiorenza Cossotto", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/fiorenza-cossotto/", "s": "Italian mezzo-soprano known for major 19th-century Italian opera roles."}, {"n": "Diana Damrau", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/diana-damrau/", "s": "German soprano renowned for coloratura and bel canto roles."}, {"n": "David Daniels (countertenor)", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/david-daniels-countertenor/", "s": "American countertenor who pled guilty to sexual assault in 2023."}, {"n": "Lisa Della Casa", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/lisa-della-casa/", "s": "Swiss soprano celebrated for Mozart and Strauss roles."}, {"n": "Natalie Dessay", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/natalie-dessay/", "s": "French soprano known for coloratura and bel canto roles."}, {"n": "Giuseppe Di Stefano", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/giuseppe-di-stefano/", "s": "Italian lyric tenor admired for his warm timbre and passionate delivery."}, {"n": "Joyce DiDonato", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/joyce-didonato/", "s": "American coloratura mezzo-soprano and multiple Grammy winner."}, {"n": "Jacqueline du Pré", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/jacqueline-du-pr/", "s": "British cellist renowned for her Elgar Cello Concerto recordings."}, {"n": "Charles Dutoit", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/charles-dutoit/", "s": "Swiss conductor with a long international career."}, {"n": "Early Music Consort", "u": "/e/emi-classics-and-virgin-classics-artists/early-music-consort/", "s": "British early music ensemble founded by Hogwood and Munrow."}]