A Russian pianist, composer, and conductor who wrote influential music lexicons and performed avant-garde compositions, introducing audiences to modernist and experimental works.
Born in 1882
A Russian master of music, renowned for revolutionizing classical music with bold, avant-garde compositions that blended traditional and modern elements. His iconic works, such as "The Rite of Spring," continue to inspire and influence artists across genres.
Born in 1873
A renowned Russian musician who composed iconic symphonies and piano concertos, and was also a skilled pianist and conductor, leaving a lasting legacy in classical music.
Born in 1906
A renowned Russian pianist and composer, known for blending classical music with dark humor and satire, creating iconic symphonies and film scores that still resonate today.
Born in 1918
A renowned musician who blended jazz, classical, and Broadway styles, creating iconic works like West Side Story, and inspiring generations with his charismatic performances and innovative compositions.
Born in 1900
A renowned composer, conductor, and educator who blended folk and modernist elements to create iconic American classical music, including "Appalachian Spring" and "Fanfare for the Common Man".
Born in 1898
A renowned pianist and composer who blended jazz and classical music to create iconic works like "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris", leaving a lasting impact on American music.
Born in 1910
A renowned pianist and composer who blended romanticism and modernism, creating iconic works like "Adagio for Strings" that evoke powerful emotions.
Born in 1910
A renowned composer and educator, he was the first president of the Juilliard School and won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1943. He's known for his contributions to American classical music.