Although he is less widely known today than contemporaries such as Edward Elgar, Gustav Holst, or Ralph Vaughan Williams, Cyril Scott (1879–1970) was one of[…]

Conradin Kreutzer (1780–1849) was one of the most respected German composers of the early Romantic period. Although his reputation has been overshadowed by contemporaries such[…]

Claudio Monteverdi (1567–1643) stands as one of the most influential composers in Western music. Often regarded as the musician who transformed Renaissance polyphony into the[…]

Claude Debussy (1862–1918) is widely regarded as one of the most influential composers in the history of Western classical music. Often associated with musical Impressionism,[…]

Clara Schumann (1819–1896) is widely recognized as one of the greatest pianists of the Romantic era, but her achievements as a composer deserve equal attention.[…]

Christoph Willibald Gluck (1714–1787) was one of the most influential composers of the Classical era. Best known for reforming eighteenth-century opera, Gluck sought to replace[…]

Charles-Marie Widor (1844–1937) was one of the most influential French composers, organists, and teachers of the Romantic era. Best remembered as the long-serving organist at[…]

Charles-Valentin Alkan (1813–1888) remains one of the most fascinating and enigmatic composers of the Romantic period. A French pianist and composer of exceptional technical ability,[…]

Charles Gounod (1818–1893) remains one of the most celebrated composers of the French Romantic era. Best known for his lyrical melodies, expressive harmonies, and deep[…]

César Franck (1822–1890) was one of the most influential composers of the Romantic era and a central figure in French classical music. Born in Liège[…]