Arnold Bax

British Composer and Poet

Sir Arnold Edward Trevor Bax was an English composer, poet, and author. Born on November 8, 1883, in Streatham, Londo...

Hans Werner Henze

German Contemporary Classical Composer

Hans Werner Henze (1926–2012) was a prolific German composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical mu...

David Lloyd-Jones

British Conductor and Music Scholar

David Lloyd-Jones is a distinguished British conductor known for his expertise in the field of opera and orchestral m...

Peter Sheppard

Peter Sheppard Skærved is a renowned British violinist known for his extensive work in both contemporary and classica...

Charles Villiers Stanford

Irish Classical Composer and Conductor

Sir Charles Villiers Stanford (1852–1924) was a prominent Irish composer, music teacher, and conductor of the late Ro...

Antonio Caldara

Baroque Italian Composer and Violoncellist

Antonio Caldara (1670–1736) was an Italian Baroque composer who became a significant figure in the development of cha...

Ralph Vaughan Williams

English classical composer

Ralph Vaughan Williams was a renowned English composer whose work left a significant imprint on British classical mus...

Jean Sibelius

Finnish Classical Composer

Jean Sibelius was a Finnish composer of the late Romantic and early-modern periods, widely recognized as his country'...

Frank Zappa

Innovative American Rock Musician and Composer

Frank Zappa was a prolific American musician, composer, and bandleader known for his diverse and often unconventional...

Jiří Bárta

Czech Cellist

Jiří Bárta is a renowned Czech cellist known for his virtuosity and deep musical interpretations. Born on April 27, 1...

Johann Sebastian Bach

Baroque German composer and musician

Johann Sebastian Bach was a German composer and musician of the Baroque period, renowned for his instrumental composi...

Paavo Berglund

Finnish Conductor and Classical Musician

Paavo Berglund (1929–2012) was a distinguished Finnish conductor known for his deep affinity with the music of his na...

Erik Satie

French avant-garde composer and pianist

Erik Satie was a French composer and pianist, born on May 17, 1866, in Honfleur, Normandy. He is known for his innova...

Håkon Austbø

Norwegian Classical Pianist

Håkon Austbø is a Norwegian classical pianist renowned for his interpretations of French piano music, particularly th...

Josef Špaček

Czech Virtuoso Violinist

Josef Špaček is a prominent Czech violinist known for his virtuosity and the depth of his musical interpretations. Bo...