Composer

Date of Birth: January 27, 1885 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: November 11, 1945 Biography Jerome David Kern was an influential American composer of musical theatre and popular music. Born on January 27, 1885, in New York City, Kern is considered one of the…

Date of Birth: September 25, 1683 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: September 12, 1764 Biography Jean-Philippe Rameau was a prominent French composer and music theorist of the Baroque era. Born in Dijon, France, Rameau’s early interest in music was evident, although his formal education…

Date of Birth: August 10, 1934 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: August 24, 2006 Biography James Tenney was an American composer, music theorist, and pioneer in computer music. Born on August 10, 1934, in Silver City, New Mexico, Tenney’s career spanned several decades, during…

Date of Birth: June 9, 1951 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Biography James Newton Howard is an esteemed American composer, conductor, and music producer. Born on June 9, 1951, in Los Angeles, California, he has composed scores for over 100 films and is widely regarded for his…

Date of Birth: August 14, 1953 Zodiac Sign: Leo Date of Death: June 22, 2015 Biography James Roy Horner was an American composer, conductor, and orchestrator, renowned for his work in film scoring. Born on August 14, 1953, in Los Angeles, California, Horner grew up…

Date of Birth: June 17, 1882 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: April 6, 1971 Biography Igor Fyodorovich Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer, pianist, and conductor, whose revolutionary compositions made him one of the most important and influential musical figures of the 20th century. Born…

Date of Birth: October 18, 1946 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Howard Shore is a renowned Canadian composer and conductor, best known for his film scores for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Born in Toronto, Ontario, Shore’s career began in music and television, eventually leading…

Date of Birth: November 22, 1899 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: December 27, 1981 Biography Hoagy Carmichael, born Howard Hoagland Carmichael on November 22, 1899, in Bloomington, Indiana, was an influential American composer, pianist, singer, actor, and bandleader. He is best known for his…