Mikhail Ivanovich Glinka (May 21 [June 1, New Style], 1804 – February 3 [February 15], 1857) is widely regarded as the founder of Russian national[…]

Marin Marais (1656–1728) stands among the most celebrated figures of the French Baroque. A virtuoso of the viola da gamba and a prolific composer, Marais[…]

Marc-Antoine Charpentier (1643–February 24, 1704) stands among the most accomplished and versatile French composers of the late 17th century. Working in a period dominated by[…]

Luigi Cherubini (born Maria Luigi Carlo Zenobio Salvatore Cherubini; 1760–1842) was an Italian-born composer who spent most of his professional life in France and whose[…]

Ridolfo Luigi Boccherini (February 19, 1743 – May 28, 1805) was an Italian composer and cellist whose graceful, melodically rich music epitomizes the lighter, courtly[…]

Ludwig (often called Louis) Spohr (April 5, 1784 – October 22, 1859) was a German violinist, conductor, teacher, and composer whose career bridged the Classical[…]

Lester Albert Trimble (August 29, 1923 – December 31, 1986) was an American composer, critic, teacher, and arts administrator whose career bridged creative composition and[…]

Leroy Anderson (June 29, 1908 – May 18, 1975) was an American composer, arranger, and conductor best known for short, brilliantly crafted orchestral “miniatures” such[…]

Leoš Janáček (1854–1928) was a prominent Czech composer, music theorist, folklorist, publicist, and teacher. He is considered one of the most important exponents of musical[…]

Leopoldo Américo Miguez (1850-1902) was a prominent Brazilian classical composer, violinist, and conductor whose contributions significantly shaped the musical landscape of 19th-century Brazil. Born in[…]