Composer

Date of Birth: June 24, 1935 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Biography Terry Riley is an American composer and performing musician best known as a pioneer of the minimalist school of composition. Born on June 24, 1935, in Colfax, California, Riley is widely regarded for his innovative…

Date of Birth: October 3, 1936 Zodiac Sign: Libra Biography Steve Reich, an American composer born on October 3, 1936, is widely regarded as one of the pioneering figures in minimalist music. His innovative compositions have earned him international acclaim, influencing a broad spectrum of…

Date of Birth: March 22, 1930 Zodiac Sign: Aries Date of Death: November 26, 2021 Biography Stephen Joshua Sondheim was an American composer and lyricist renowned for his monumental contributions to musical theater. Born on March 22, 1930, in New York City, Sondheim became one…

Date of Birth: March 9, 1910 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: January 23, 1981 Biography Samuel Osborne Barber II was born on March 9, 1910, in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and grew to be one of the most celebrated American composers of the 20th century.…

Date of Birth: January 17, 1952 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Biography Ryuichi Sakamoto is a renowned Japanese composer, pianist, and music producer whose work spans various genres, including electronic, classical, and world music. Born on January 17, 1952, in Tokyo, Japan, Sakamoto began his musical journey…

Date of Birth: February 24, 1947 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Biography Rupert Holmes, born David Goldstein, is a British-American composer, singer-songwriter, playwright, and author renowned for his eclectic contributions to music and theatre. He was born on February 24, 1947, in Northwich, Cheshire, England, and moved…

Date of Birth: August 3, 1940 Zodiac Sign: Leo Biography Roscoe Mitchell is an influential American composer, jazz musician, and educator, renowned for his innovative contributions to avant-garde jazz and contemporary classical music. Born on August 3, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, Mitchell has been a…