Composers

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) was a French composer whose innovations in harmony, structure, and timbre radically transformed the musical landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though he disliked …

Antonio Lucio Vivaldi (1678–1741) is one of the most important and influential composers of the Baroque era. Known primarily for his virtuosic violin concertos, particularly The Four Seasons, Vivaldi’s vast …

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) stands as one of the towering figures in Western music. A composer of astonishing depth, complexity, and spiritual intensity, Bach’s works span sacred and secular genres …

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) is widely regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of Western classical music. He was a revolutionary figure whose music transcended the boundaries …

Rob Hubbard is a British composer, musician, and programmer renowned for his pioneering work in video game music, especially on the Commodore 64 home computer during the 1980s. Often hailed …

Few names in music — let alone film music — carry the same cultural and emotional weight as John Williams. With a career spanning over six decades, Williams has composed …

Gustav Mahler (1860–1911) was one of the most influential and visionary composers of the late Romantic period. His music, deeply personal and emotionally expansive, bridges the 19th and 20th centuries, …

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: A Life of Genius Introduction Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791) remains one of the most celebrated and influential composers in Western classical music history. A prodigy from a …

Franz Schubert (1797–1828) stands as one of the most remarkable and beloved composers of Western classical music. Born in Vienna, the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the cradle of …