Renowned for his innovative and expressive organ music, this American composer and organist blended traditional and modern elements to create a unique sound. His contributions to the world of classical music are still celebrated today.
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 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 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 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.
Born in 1894
A renowned composer, theorist, and academic who made significant contributions to the development of American classical music, particularly in the realm of harmony and counterpoint.
Born in 1896
A renowned composer, conductor, and educator who made significant contributions to American classical music, particularly through his Romantic-style symphonies and leadership of the Eastman School of Music.
Born in 1908
A pioneering composer of modern classical music, known for his complex and innovative works that pushed the boundaries of harmony and rhythm.
Born in 1896
A pioneering composer and critic who blended jazz and classical music, creating a unique American sound, and wrote witty, influential music criticism.