1. Sayed Mekawy (1927)

Composer

Egyptian singer and composer who was prominent from the 1950s into the 1970s.

2. Jnan Prakash Ghosh (1909)

Composer

Jnan Prakash Ghosh is a famous Composer, who was born on May 8, 1909 in India. Tabla player of Hindustani classical music who was best known for albums like “Raag...

3. Howard Shore (1946)

Composer

Howard Shore is a famous Composer, who was born on October 18, 1946 in Canada. Best known for scoring “The Lord of the Rings” film trilogy, for which he won...

4. Georg Philipp Telemann (1681)

Composer

Georg Philipp Telemann is a famous Composer, who was born on March 14, 1681 in Germany. German Baroque composer considered to be one of the most prolific composers in history....

5. George Frideric Handel (1685)

Composer

George Frideric Handel is a famous Composer, who was born on February 23, 1685 in Germany. Baroque master known for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. He was forever...

6. Leopold Mozart (1719)

Composer

German composer and teacher who is known for being the father of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and for writing an influential violin textbook called Versuch einer gründlichen Violinschule (A Treatise on...

7. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756)

Composer

Considered by most experts to have been a child prodigy and a musical genius, he defined the Classical era with over 600 works. His classical operas include 1791's "The Magic...

8. Michal Kleofas Oginski (1765)

Composer

Michal Kleofas Oginski is a famous Composer, who was born on September 25, 1765 in Poland. Composer, diplomat, and politician known for his 20 polonaises. He served as the Lithuanian...

9. Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760)

Composer

Jan Ladislav Dussek is a famous Composer, who was born on February 12, 1760 in Czech Republic. Brought Czech music to the world during the late 18th and early 19th...

10. Gabriel Antonio Cruz Padilla (1980)

Composer

Gabriel Antonio Cruz Padilla is a famous Composer, who was born on November 25, 1980 in Puerto Rico. Composer and songwriter who is a multi-grammy winner and is best known...

11. Johann Nepomuk Hummel (1778)

Composer

Johann Nepomuk Hummel is a famous Composer, who was born on November 14, 1778 in Slovakia. Virtuoso pianist who bridged the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. He had...

12. Carl Maria von Weber (1786)

Composer

Carl Maria von Weber is a famous Composer, who was born on November 18, 1786 in Germany. Remembered for such popular operas as Oberon, Euryanthe, and Der Freischütz, this Romantic...

13. John Howard Payne (1791)

Composer

John Howard Payne is a famous Composer, who was born on June 9, 1791 in United States. Best known for composing the song Home! Sweet Home! Most of his success...

14. Hans Christian Lumbye (1810)

Composer

Hans Christian Lumbye is a famous Composer, who was born on May 2, 1810 in Denmark. Danish composer mainly known for his light compositions such as The Champagne Galop, and...

15. Adolf von Henselt (1814)

Composer

Adolf von Henselt is a famous Composer, who was born on May 12, 1814 in Germany. Struggled with chronic stage fright throughout his life. He stopped composing when he was...

16. George Frederick Root (1820)

Composer

George Frederick Root is a famous Composer, who was born on August 30, 1820 in United States. Known for composing war songs The First Gun is Fired and The Battle...

17. Hart Pease Danks (1834)

Composer

Hart Pease Danks is a famous Composer, who was born on April 6, 1834 in United States. Best known for composing the song Silver Threads Among the Gold from 1873....

18. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840)

Composer

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky is a famous Composer, who was born on May 7, 1840 in Russia. Famous for composing “The Nutcracker” ballet, as well as numerous symphonies, concertos, operas, ballets,...

19. Pierre De Geyter (1848)

Composer

Pierre De Geyter is a famous Composer, who was born on October 8, 1848 in Belgium. Former prolific music composer whose career spanned decades. He wrote The Internationale, which was...

20. Anton Seidl (1850)

Composer

Anton Seidl is a famous Composer, who was born on May 7, 1850 in Hungary. Hungarian conductor who led prestigious orchestras in Berlin, New York City, and London. He served...

21. Charles Albert Tindley (1851)

Composer

Charles Albert Tindley is a famous Composer, who was born on July 7, 1851 in United States. American Methodist minister and gospel music composer who is considered one of the...

22. Moritz Moszkowski (1854)

Composer

Acclaimed late 19th-century musician and educator who was of the Schumann school. He was appreciated by Polish composer Ignacy Jan Paderewski.

23. Paul Dresser (1858)

Composer

Composer of numerous songs including On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away, My Gal Sal, and The Blue and the Gray.

24. Juan Morel Campos (1857)

Composer

Juan Morel Campos is a famous Composer, who was born on May 16, 1857 in United States. Remembered for his tremendous contributions to the development of the Puerto Rican danza...

25. Edwin Eugene Bagley (1857)

Composer

Edwin Eugene Bagley is a famous Composer, who was born on May 29, 1857 in United States. Composed patriotic classic “National Emblem,” which was played during the military’s presenting and...

26. Isaac Albéniz (1860)

Composer

Isaac Albéniz is a famous Composer, who was born on May 29, 1860 in Spain. Pianist who specialized in compositions derived from folk music. His best-known works include “Asturias (Leyenda),”...

27. Claude Debussy (1862)

Composer

Composer best known for the timeless "Clair de Lune." He was prominent in the evolution of Impressionist music and use of symbolism.

28. Thomas Bergersen (1980)

Composer

Known for founding the Two Steps From Hell movie music production company and for composing trailer music for numerous films, this Norwegian musician also released several solo albums, including Illusions...

29. John Powell (1963)

Composer

John Powell is a famous Composer, who was born on September 18, 1963 in United Kingdom. Acclaimed film musician who earned a Best Achievement in Music Oscar nomination for “How...

30. Harry Von Tilzer (1872)

Composer

Harry Von Tilzer is a famous Composer, who was born on July 8, 1872 in United States. Composer of songs such as A Bird in a Gilded Cage and My...

31. Villiam Figus-Bystry (1875)

Composer

Composer and teacher who authored "Detvan," the first Slovak national opera. He was a collector of folk songs and published numerous compendiums of his folk adaptations.

32. Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872)

Composer

Ralph Vaughan Williams is a famous Composer, who was born on October 12, 1872 in United Kingdom. Musician who drew inspiration from history, art, the landscape, folklore, and literature. He...

33. Maurice Ravel (1875)

Composer

One of the pioneers of Impressionist music who was best known for his 1928 orchestral work "Boléro." He refused the Legion d'honneur when the French government offered it to him...

34. Manuel de Falla (1876)

Composer

Manuel de Falla is a famous Composer, who was born on November 23, 1876 in Spain. One of the most influential musicians of the early 20th century. He wrote the...

35. Alexander Goldenweiser (1875)

Composer

One of the founders of the Russia Piano School who contributed a great deal to the Russian style of teaching piano. He was named People's Artist of the USSR in...

36. Clara Edwards (1880)

Composer

Musician and singer who composed several of her most memorable songs like I Dream of You and Cradle Song under the name Bernard Haigh.

37. Kamel al-Khola'ie (1881)

Composer

Kamel al-Khola'ie is a famous Composer, who was born on March 14, 1881 in Egypt. Rose to prominence during the beginning of the 20th century. He contributed much to the...

38. Kenneth Alford (1881)

Composer

Born Frederick Joseph Ricketts and better known by the professional name Kenneth J. Alford, this composer of military marching band music wrote such famous pieces as The Vanished Army, The...

39. Manuel Ponce (1882)

Composer

Remembered for his works for piano, guitar, and orchestra and for his popular arrangements of Mexican folk songs, this early 20th-century composer is perhaps best known for his 1912 song...

40. Blanche Selva (1884)

Composer

Music educator, writer, and composer who specialized in Czech music, becoming the only French pianist of her day to do so.

41. Alban Berg (1885)

Composer

Austrian composer who was a member of the Second Viennese School alongside Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern. His works fused Schoenberg's twelve-tone technique with Mahlerian Romanticism.

42. James F. Hanley (1892)

Composer

James F. Hanley is a famous Composer, who was born on February 17, 1892 in United States. Composer of Indiana, Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart, and Second Hand...

43. Jorge Bravo de Rueda (1895)

Composer

Jorge Bravo de Rueda is a famous Composer, who was born on September 13, 1895 in Peru. Pianist and composer who was heavily influenced by traditional Andean music. According to...

44. Nacio Herb Brown (1896)

Composer

Nacio Herb Brown is a famous Composer, who was born on February 22, 1896 in United States. Best known for composing the songs Paradise and Singin’ in the Rain. He...

45. Werner Janssen (1899)

Composer

Werner Janssen is a famous Composer, who was born on June 1, 1899 in United States. Conductor and composer of multiple film scores, including “A Night in Casablanca” from 1936....

46. Bernard B. Brown (1898)

Composer

Bernard B. Brown is a famous Composer, who was born on July 24, 1898 in United States. Sound engineer, composer, and visual effects artist who received an Oscar for his...

47. Ted Fio Rito (1900)

Composer

Ted Fio Rito is a famous Composer, who was born on December 20, 1900 in United States. Composer known for Charley, My Boy, Now That You’re Gone, and I Never...

48. Sam Coslow (1902)

Composer

Wrote songs for many films, especially after the popularity of film musicals increased in the late 1920s.

49. Mohammed Abdel Wahab (1902)

Composer

Mohammed Abdel Wahab is a famous Composer, who was born on March 13, 1902 in Egypt. Famous for composing the national anthems of Libya, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates...

50. Raichand Boral (1903)

Composer

Considered the father of Bollywood film music. He composed music for films between 1931 and 1960. These films included "Dena Paona," "Chandidas" from 1932, and many other Hindi and Bengali...