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Richard Wagner
Wilhelm Richard Wagner was a German composer, conductor, music theorist, and essayist, primarily known for his operas . Unlike most other great opera composers, Wagner always wrote the scenario and libretto for his works himself. Wagner's compositions, particularly those of his later period, are notable for their contrapuntal texture, rich chromaticism, harmonies and orchestration, and elaborate use of leitmotifs: musical themes associated with specific characters, locales, or plot... More »
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ludwig van Beethoven , was a German composer. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest composers in the history of music, and was a crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western classical music. His music and his reputation inspired — and in many cases intimidated — ensuing generations of composers, musicians, and audiences. While primarily known today as a composer, Beethoven was also a celebrated pianist. More »
Carl Maria von Weber
Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst, Freiherr von Weber was a German composer, conductor, pianist and critic, one of the first significant composers of the Romantic school. Weber's works, especially his operas ''Der Freischütz'', ''Euryanthe'' and ''Oberon'' greatly influenced the development of the Romantic opera in Germany. He was also an innovative composer of instrumental music. His compositions for the clarinet, which include two concertos, a concertino, a quintet and a duo concertante, are... More »
Richard Strauss
Richard Strauss was a German composer of the late Romantic era and early modern era, particularly noted for his tone poems and operas. He was also a noted conductor. More »
Paul Hindemith
Paul Hindemith was a German composer, violist, violinist, teacher, music theorist and conductor. More »
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was a German-born British Baroque composer who was a leading composer of concerti grossi, operas and oratorios. Born in Germany as Georg Friedrich Händel , he dwelt during most of his adult life in England, becoming a subject of the British crown on 22 January 1727. His most famous works are ''Messiah'', an oratorio set to texts from the King James Bible, ''Water Music'' and ''Music for the Royal Fireworks''. He deeply influenced many composers who came after him,... More »
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Giacomo Meyerbeer was a noted German-born opera composer, and the first great exponent of Grand Opera. More »
Karlheinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen is a German composer, and one of the most important and controversial composers of the 20th century. He is best known for his ground-breaking work in electronic music and controlled chance in serial composition. More »
Ferdinand Hiller
Ferdinand Hiller was a German composer, conductor, writer and music-director. More »
Georg Philipp Telemann
Georg Philipp Telemann was a German Baroque music composer, born in Magdeburg. Self-taught in music, he studied law at the University of Leipzig. The most prolific composer in history , he was a contemporary of Johann Sebastian Bach and a lifelong friend of George Frideric Handel. While in the present day Bach is generally thought of as the greater composer, Telemann was more widely renowned for his musical abilities during his lifetime. Telemann traveled widely, absorbing various musical... More »
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