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Sibelius, Jean

Sibelius, Jean, sih BAY lee uhs, zhahn (1865-1957), was a Finnish composer. His most important works are his seven symphonies and many symphonic poems for orchestra. Sibelius based most of his symphonic poems on Finland's national epic poem, the Kalevala. These compositions express Sibelius's impressions of Finland's forests, lakes, cool summers, and snowy winters. More »

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Antill, John

Antill, John (1904-1986), was an Australian composer and music administrator who won wide... More >>

Camilleri, Charles

Camilleri, Charles (1931-...), is a Maltese composer. He was the first composer to write operas... More >>

Chavez, Carlos

Chavez, CHAH vehz, Carlos (1899-1978), a Mexican composer, was one of the most important... More >>

Chopin, Frederic Francois

Chopin, Frederic Francois, SHOH pan or shaw PAN, FREHD uh rihk frahn SWAH (1810-1849), a... More >>

De Leon, Felipe

De Leon, Felipe (1912-1992), a Filipino composer, became known for his musical compositions... More >>

Dvorak, Antonin

Dvorak, Antonin, DVAWR zhahk, AN TAW nyeen (1841-1904), was a Czech composer. He and Bedrich... More >>

Field, John

Field, John (1782-1837), was an Irish-born composer and pianist who won international fame in... More >>

Ginastera, Alberto

Ginastera, hee nuh STEHR uh, Alberto (1916-1983), was an Argentine composer. Ginastera's most... More >>

Grainger, Percy Aldridge

Grainger, Percy Aldridge (1882-1961), was an Australian-born composer and pianist. His best-known... More >>

Grieg, Edvard

Grieg, greeg, Edvard (1843-1907), was a Norwegian composer. He wrote much of his music in the... More >>

Harty, Sir Hamilton

Harty, Sir Hamilton (1879-1941), was an Irish composer, conductor, and pianist. His compositions,... More >>

Hill, Alfred

Hill, Alfred (1870-1960), was one of Australia's best-known composers. He developed themes from... More >>

Janacek, Leos

Janacek, Leos, YAH nah chehk, LEH awsh (1854-1928), was a Czech composer best known for his... More >>

Kasilag, Lucrecia

Kasilag, Lucrecia (1918-...), is a Filipina composer known as the "Grand Lady of Philippine... More >>

Lasso, Orlando di

Lasso, Orlando di (1532-1594), was a Flemish composer during the Renaissance. His name in Flemish... More >>


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