Composer Birthdays

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.

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

One of the finest English composers, Henry Purcell’s music is often associated with royalty. Find out more in this short bio.

Antonin Dvořák, one of the first Czech composers to reach worldwide recognition, was born on this day in 1841.

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

The virtuoso violinist and Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi was born on this day. But he almost ended up a priest! Read on to learn more…

The piano virtuoso that was Frederic Chopin was born on this day in 1810. Read about this child prodigy and his short-lived composer career.