Composer

Date of Birth: July 7, 1911 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: February 1, 2007 Biography Gian Carlo Menotti was an Italian-American composer and librettist, known for his operas and operatic works that bridged the gap between traditional and contemporary music. Born in Cadegliano-Viconago, Italy,…

Date of Birth: September 5, 1791 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: May 2, 1864 Biography Giacomo Meyerbeer, born Jacob Liebmann Beer, was a prominent German opera composer during the 19th century. Born on September 5, 1791, in Tasdorf, near Berlin, Meyerbeer was the eldest…

Date of Birth: October 25, 1838 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: June 3, 1875 Biography Georges Bizet, born Alexandre César Léopold Bizet, was a renowned French composer of the Romantic era, best known for his opera “Carmen.” Bizet was born in Paris, France, and…

Date of Birth: June 7, 1897 Zodiac Sign: Gemini Date of Death: July 30, 1970 Biography George Szell was a Hungarian-born conductor and composer, renowned for his tenure as the music director of the Cleveland Orchestra, which he transformed into one of the finest ensembles…

Date of Birth: October 24, 1929 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: February 6, 2022 Biography George Henry Crumb Jr. was an influential American composer renowned for his avant-garde compositions and innovative use of timbre and extended instrumental techniques. Born in Charleston, West Virginia, Crumb…

Date of Birth: January 16, 1943 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Richard Gavin Bryars, born on January 16, 1943, in Goole, Yorkshire, England, is a celebrated composer and double bassist known for his innovative approach to contemporary classical music. His early career saw him delve into…