Composers

German composer and musician. One of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, known for his mastery of counterpoint and sacred music.

Italian Baroque composer and violinist. Known for his virtuosic violin concertos, especially The Four Seasons.

German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music.

Austrian composer. Often called the ‘Father of the Symphony’ and ‘Father of the String Quartet,’ he was a key figure in the development of Classical music.

Austrian composer. A prolific and influential composer of the Classical period, known for his operas, symphonies, and chamber music.

Czech composer and violinist. A key figure in the development of the symphony and orchestral music during the early Classical period.

German composer, conductor, virtuoso pianist, and critic. A key figure in the development of German Romantic opera.

Hungarian composer and pianist. A pioneer in ethnomusicology, he integrated folk music into his compositions, influencing 20th-century classical music.

French composer. Best known for his opera Carmen, one of the most popular and frequently performed operas in the repertoire.

German composer and pianist. A leading musician of the Romantic period, known for his symphonies, chamber music, and piano works.

American composer and pianist. Bridged the gap between classical music and jazz, known for Rhapsody in Blue and Porgy and Bess.

English composer. Best known for his orchestral suite The Planets, one of the most popular works in classical music.

Austrian composer and conductor. Known for his symphonies and song cycles that expanded the scale and emotional range of orchestral music.

Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. Known for his diverse compositional style and works including Peter and the Wolf and Romeo and Juliet.

Russian composer, pianist, and conductor. One of the finest pianists of his day, known for his lush, romantic compositions.

French composer. Known for his richly orchestrated works and impressionistic style, including Boléro and Daphnis et Chloé.

Russian composer. A member of ‘The Five,’ he is known for his orchestral works that incorporate Russian folk themes and exoticism.

French composer, organist, conductor, and pianist. A Romantic composer known for works including The Carnival of the Animals.

German composer and music critic. A leading figure of the Romantic era, known for his piano music, songs, and symphonies.

Finnish composer. Renowned for his symphonies and tone poems that evoke the landscapes and mythology of Finland.

Austrian composer. Known as ‘The Waltz King,’ he composed over 500 waltzes, polkas, and other dance music.

Russian composer. One of the most popular composers of the Romantic era, known for ballets like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

English composer. Known for incorporating English folk music into his compositions, contributing to the national identity of British classical music.

Italian opera composer. One of the most influential composers of Italian opera, known for works including La traviata and Aida.

German composer and theatre director. Known for his revolutionary operas and the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art).

American composer, conductor, and pianist. Known for blending classical, jazz, and popular music styles, including his work on West Side Story.

American composer and conductor. Known for his orchestral and choral works that blend traditional and contemporary styles.

British composer. Known for her innovative orchestral and chamber works that blend contemporary techniques with emotional depth.

American composer. Known as ’the Dean of American Composers,’ he created a distinctively American style of composition.

Irish composer. Best known for his work on the Irish dance shows Lord of the Dance and Celtic Tiger.

Austrian-American composer. Best known for his collaboration with Alan Jay Lerner on musicals including My Fair Lady and Camelot.

Italian composer and musician. Best known as the co-composer of ‘Con te partirò’ (Time to Say Goodbye) with Lucio Quarantotto.

Russian composer. Shostakovich achieved early fame in the Soviet Union, but had a complex relationship with its government.

American composer, arranger, and educator.

American composer and trumpeter. Known for his accessible contemporary works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and concert band.

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English composer and impresario. Known for his musical theatre works including Evita, Cats, and The Phantom of the Opera.

American rock/classical fusion ensemble. Known for combining classical music with rock and popular music in innovative arrangements.