Composer

Date of Birth: November 24, 1934 Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius Date of Death: August 3, 1998 Biography Alfred Schnittke was a Russian composer renowned for his eclectic and polystylistic approach to music. Born on November 24, 1934, in Engels, Soviet Union, Schnittke’s diverse background influenced his…

Date of Birth: March 17, 1901 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: February 17, 1970 Biography Alfred Newman was an iconic American composer, conductor, and arranger who left an indelible mark on the world of film music. Born on March 17, 1901, in New Haven,…

Date of Birth: January 6, 1872 Zodiac Sign: Capricorn Date of Death: April 27, 1915 Biography Alexander Nikolayevich Scriabin was a Russian composer and pianist, born on January 6, 1872, in Moscow, Russia. He is considered one of the most innovative and controversial of early…

Date of Birth: February 9, 1885 Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Date of Death: December 24, 1935 Biography Alban Maria Johannes Berg was an Austrian composer who played a pivotal role in 20th-century classical music. Born into a well-to-do Viennese family, Berg was drawn to music from…

Date of Birth: March 8, 1911 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Date of Death: June 21, 2000 Biography Alan Hovhaness was an American composer of Armenian and Scottish descent, renowned for his distinctive and eclectic style that fused elements from Eastern and Western musical traditions. Born Alan…

Date of Birth: July 18, 1972 Zodiac Sign: Cancer Date of Death: [Not applicable, as Abel Korzeniowski is alive] Biography Abel Korzeniowski is a renowned Polish composer known for his evocative and emotional scores in both film and television. Born in Kraków, Poland, Korzeniowski developed…

Date of Birth: November 14, 1900 Zodiac Sign: Scorpio Date of Death: December 2, 1990 Biography Aaron Copland was an American composer, teacher, writer, and conductor, often referred to as “the Dean of American Composers.” Born in Brooklyn, New York, he became one of the…