Personal Life
Koopman is married to Tini Mathot, who is also an accomplished harpsichordist and fortepianist, and the two frequently perform together. Ms. Mathot is also his chief recording producer, as well as a teacher at the Royal Conservatory. On October 11th 2012 the documentary Live to be a hundred - a year in the life of Ton Koopman was released in the Dutch Cinemas. Filmmaker Paul Hegeman accompanied the energetic conductor, organ player, harpsichordist and musicologist on his whirlwind journey through the world. It is the first documentary about the life and work of Ton Koopman and gives an intimate insight in his special relationship with his wife Tini Mathot.
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