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Antonio Vivaldi
Italian Baroque composer, violinist, teacher, and cleric. Famous work: Le Quattro Stagioni (The Four Seasons) Died: July 28, 1741 -
Georg Friedrich Händel
German-born, British Baroque composer. Famous for operas, oratorios, and organ concertos. Died: April 14, 1759 -
Joseph Haydn
Austrian composer of the Classical period. Known as the Father of the Symphony and Father of the String Quartet. Died: May, 31 1809 -
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Popular Austrian composer of the Classical period. Child prodigy. Wrote first symphony at age 5. Composed over 600 works. Died: December 5, 1791. -
Ludwig van Beethoven
German composer and pianist of transition period between Classical and Romantic periods. Popular works: 9 symphonies Died: March 26, 1827 -
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Russian composer of late Romantic period. Famous work: The Nutcracker Suite. Died: November 6, 1893 -
Maurice Ravel
French composer, conductor, and pianist. Impressionism. Famous work: Bolero. Died: December 28, 1937. -
Igor Stravinsky
Russian composer, conductor, and pianist of the 20th century. Known for: The Firebird, Petrushka, and The Rite of Spring. Died: April 6, 1971.