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Discover the 50 greatest classical composers of all time - do you agree with our choices? Meet the great composers with BBC Music Magazine.
13. Juli 2023 · Learn about the most famous classical composers in music history, from Bach and Mozart to Hildegard von Bingen and Monteverdi. Discover their life stories, works and influences through Classic FM's articles and podcasts.
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Ludwig Van Beethoven
- Joseph Haydn
- Claude Debussy
- George Frideric Handel
- Frédéric Chopin
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
- Johann Strauss II
- Antonio Vivaldi
Holding the #1 spot in our list has to be none other than Johann Sebastian Bach, who is highly regarded as one of the best composers of all time. He grew up in a musical family with parents who were composers, with many of his own children later going on to become musicians and composers too. Throughout his career, Bach was a prolific composer, wri...
If there is one person who epitomizes the word composer, it is none other than Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Born in Salzburg, Austria, in 1756, Mozart was a musical prodigy composing his first piece of music at the age of five. By the time he was eight, he had performed for royalty all across Europe. Another prolific composer, Mozart, composed over 600...
Even non-musicians will recognize the name Ludwig van Beethoven, who is widely considered one of the greatest composers in history. Born in 1770, Beethoven began his musical training at an early age and quickly developed into a prodigy. Some of his most loved pieces include his nine symphonies and some of his piano works, like “Fur Elise” and “Moon...
Often called the Father of the Symphony, Joseph Haydn was one of the most prolific and influential composers of the classical era. Born in Austria in 1732, Haydn showed an early aptitude for music and was given rigorous training by his uncle, a professional musician. He went on to study with some of the leading composers of the day, and by his earl...
We now move on to France for Claude Debussy, considered the first Impressionist composer. Born August 22, 1862, Debussy was a child prodigy of music, showing great talent in playing the piano before he was even 10. He then studied at Conservatoire de Paris under pianist Antoine François Marmontel and other notable musicians and composers of the tim...
Born on February 23, 1685, German-born English composer, George Frideric Handel was gifted in music as a child, like other composers on this list. He studied under Friedrich W. Zachow when he was young and eventually joined the opera orchestra in Hamburg before traveling through Italy between 1706 to 1710. The years spent in Italy greatly influence...
March 1, 1810, in Warsaw, Poland saw the birth of another virtuoso composer and pianist named Frédéric Chopin. Also a child prodigy, he was performing for royalty before he was 12. Chopin moved to Paris in the 1830s, where his popularity rose, and he would be known as one of the most distinguished solo pianists of the Romantic period. His compositi...
If you love ballet, then you must know the person behind the music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. He revolutionized ballet with the poignant and colorful orchestration we now know. Born on April 25, 1840, the Russian composer started young in composing music and became one of the first students to study at the St. Petersburg Conservatory. Swan Lake was...
Johann Strauss Sr. never wanted his son to follow in his footsteps as a composer; he didn’t want Junior to experience the hardships of that career. Nevertheless, Johann Strauss II—born on June 3, 1899, in Vienna—defied his father and secretly studied violin with recognized composers of the time and even founded a small orchestra. And the classical ...
Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi was born on March 4, 1678, in Venice. His father, a professional violinist, taught him violin at a young age. Vivaldi, however, did not immediately pursue a musical career. He became an ordained priest, and when he was forced to stop celebrating mass due to health issues, he focused on composing and being an opera i...
Learn about the lives and works of some of the most influential composers of Western classical music, from Beethoven and Bach to Debussy and Chopin. Explore their styles, genres, innovations, and legacy in this list of 10 essential composers.
2. Aug. 2022 · Discover the selection of the top 20 greatest classical composers throughout history, from Bach to Wagner, and their musical influences and achievements. Learn about their lives, works and styles, and listen to some of their most famous pieces.
29. Sept. 2023 · Learn about the lives and works of 10 of the most influential and esteemed composers of classical music, from Franz Schubert to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Discover how their music stimulated the brain, captured the zeitgeist, and inspired the world with their stories and legacy.
Lists The Greatest 100 Composers of All Time. This list contains the top 100 composers by the number of follows. 1. Ludwig van Beethoven. 9245 Followers. Top Random. 2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. 8912 Followers. Top Random. 3. Johann Sebastian Bach. 8626 Followers. Top Random. 4. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. 7294 Followers. Top Random. 5.
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