The French composer, pianist and conductor Maurice Ravel was born on this day in 1875. Read about his career here.

Edward Elgar, the composer of “Pomp and Circumstance” was born on this day in 1857. But where are you most likely to have seen him featured?

Clara Schumann is popularly known as the most important woman pianist of the 19th century, as well as an accomplished composer.

Clara Schumann is popularly known as the most important woman pianist of the 19th century, as well as an accomplished composer.

Clara Schumann is popularly known as the most important woman pianist of the 19th century, as well as an accomplished composer.