Composer

Date of Birth: April 28, 1958 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Biography Christopher Young is an acclaimed American composer best known for his work in the film industry, particularly in the horror and thriller genres. Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, Young initially pursued a career in…

Date of Birth: October 20, 1874 Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Death: May 19, 1954 Biography Charles Edward Ives was an American modernist composer born on October 20, 1874, in Danbury, Connecticut. He is widely considered one of the first American composers of international renown.…

Date of Birth: July 10, 1895 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: March 29, 1982 Biography Carl Orff was a German composer and music educator, born on July 10, 1895, in Munich, Germany. He is best known for his cantata “Carmina Burana,” which premiered in…

Date of Birth: November 18, 1786 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: June 5, 1826 Biography Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber was a prominent German composer, conductor, pianist, and critic, born on November 18, 1786, in Eutin, Bishopric of Lübeck, which is now part…

Date of Birth: May 12, 1928 Zodiac Sign: Taurus Date of Death: February 8, 2023 Biography Burt Bacharach was an iconic American composer, songwriter, record producer, and pianist whose work has left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born on May 12, 1928, in…

Date of Birth: September 15, 1876 Zodiac Sign: Virgo Date of Death: February 17, 1962 Biography Bruno Walter was a renowned conductor, composer, and pianist born on September 15, 1876, in Berlin, Germany. He began his musical career in the late 19th century and quickly…

Date of Birth: January 16, 1943 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Brian Ferneyhough is an English composer renowned for his complex and highly detailed compositions, often associated with the New Complexity movement. Born in Coventry, England, Ferneyhough’s music is characterized by intricate rhythms, dense textures, and…