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Alessandro Rolla
Alessandro Rolla was widely acknowledged in his time as a violin and, especially, viola virtuoso, composer and teacher, though now practically unknown.
Alessandro Rolla was widely acknowledged in his time as a violin and, especially, viola virtuoso, composer and teacher, though now practically unknown.
Alexey Nikolayevich Titov
Alexey Nikolayevich Titov (Алексей Николаевич Титов; July 23, 1769 - November 20, 1827), was a Russian composer and violinist.
Alexey Nikolayevich Titov (Алексей Николаевич Титов; July 23, 1769 - November 20, 1827), was a Russian composer and violinist.
Andrea Luchesi
Andrea Luca Luchesi (also spelled Lucchesi) (May 23, 1741 – March 21, 1801) was an Italian composer.
Andrea Luca Luchesi (also spelled Lucchesi) (May 23, 1741 – March 21, 1801) was an Italian composer.
Andreas Lidel
Andreas Lidel (Liedl, Lidl) (c.
Andreas Lidel (Liedl, Lidl) (c.
André Grétry
André Ernest Modeste Grétry (February 8, 1741 – September 24, 1813) was a composer from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège (present-day Belgium), who worked from 1767 onwards in France and took Fren...
André Ernest Modeste Grétry (February 8, 1741 – September 24, 1813) was a composer from the Prince-Bishopric of Liège (present-day Belgium), who worked from 1767 onwards in France and took Fren...
Ann Valentine
Ann Valentine (11 January 1762 – 13 October 1842) was an English organist and composer, part of a talented family of Leicester musicians.
Ann Valentine (11 January 1762 – 13 October 1842) was an English organist and composer, part of a talented family of Leicester musicians.
Antoine Dauvergne
Antoine Dauvergne (October 3, 1713 in Moulins, Allier – February 11, 1797 in Lyon) was a French composer and violinist.
Antoine Dauvergne (October 3, 1713 in Moulins, Allier – February 11, 1797 in Lyon) was a French composer and violinist.
Antoine Gilis
Antoine François Gilis (1702–1781) was an 18th-century French musician and composer who composed mainly for the piano and violin.
Antoine François Gilis (1702–1781) was an 18th-century French musician and composer who composed mainly for the piano and violin.
Antoine Mahaut
Antoine Mahaut (c. 1720 – 1785) was a flautist, composer, and editor.
Antoine Mahaut (c. 1720 – 1785) was a flautist, composer, and editor.
Antoine-Frédéric Gresnick
Antoine-Frédéric Gresnick (2 March 1755 – 16 October 1799) was a Belgian classical composer.
Antoine-Frédéric Gresnick (2 March 1755 – 16 October 1799) was a Belgian classical composer.
Anton Eberl
Anton Eberl (13 June 1765 – 11 March 1807) was an Austrian composer, teacher and pianist.
Anton Eberl (13 June 1765 – 11 March 1807) was an Austrian composer, teacher and pianist.
Anton Fils
Anton Fils (also Antonín Fils, Johann Anton Fils, Johann Anton Filtz) (baptized September 22, 1733 in Eichstätt (Germany); died at 26 years of age and was buried March 14, 1760...
Anton Fils (also Antonín Fils, Johann Anton Fils, Johann Anton Filtz) (baptized September 22, 1733 in Eichstätt (Germany); died at 26 years of age and was buried March 14, 1760...
Anton Stamitz
Anton Thadäus Johann Nepomuk Stamitz was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry and violinist.
Anton Thadäus Johann Nepomuk Stamitz was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry and violinist.
Antonio Brioschi
Antonio Brioschi (fl. c. 1725–1750) was an Italian symphony composer who wrote at least twenty six symphonies.
Antonio Brioschi (fl. c. 1725–1750) was an Italian symphony composer who wrote at least twenty six symphonies.
Antonio Rolla
Giuseppe Antonio Rolla (18 April 1798 in Parma – 19 March 1837 in Dresden) was an Italian violin and viola virtuoso and composer.
Giuseppe Antonio Rolla (18 April 1798 in Parma – 19 March 1837 in Dresden) was an Italian violin and viola virtuoso and composer.
Antonio Rosetti
Francesco Antonio Rosetti (c. 1750–June 30, 1792, born Franz Anton Rösler, changed to Italianate form by 1773) was a classical era composer and double bass player, and was a contemporary o...
Francesco Antonio Rosetti (c. 1750–June 30, 1792, born Franz Anton Rösler, changed to Italianate form by 1773) was a classical era composer and double bass player, and was a contemporary o...
Antonio Salieri
Antonio Salieri was a Venetian classical composer, conductor and teacher born in Legnago, south of Verona, in the Republic of Venice, but who spent his adult life and career as a faithful subjec...
Antonio Salieri was a Venetian classical composer, conductor and teacher born in Legnago, south of Verona, in the Republic of Venice, but who spent his adult life and career as a faithful subjec...
Antonio Soler
Antonio Francisco Javier José Soler Ramos, usually known as Padre Antonio Soler, known in Catalan as Antoni Soler i Ramos was a Spanish Catalan composer whose works span the late Baroque a...
Antonio Francisco Javier José Soler Ramos, usually known as Padre Antonio Soler, known in Catalan as Antoni Soler i Ramos was a Spanish Catalan composer whose works span the late Baroque a...
Antonín Kammel
Antonín Kammel (April 21, 1730 Běleč, now Czech Republic – 1788 London) was a composer and violinist.
Antonín Kammel (April 21, 1730 Běleč, now Czech Republic – 1788 London) was a composer and violinist.
Antonín Kraft
Antonín Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Antonín Kraft was a Czech cellist and composer.
Armand-Louis Couperin
Armand-Louis Couperin (25 February 1727 – 2 February 1789) was a French composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the late Baroque and early Classical periods.
Armand-Louis Couperin (25 February 1727 – 2 February 1789) was a French composer, organist, and harpsichordist of the late Baroque and early Classical periods.
August Duranowski
August (Fryderyk) Duranowski (originally Auguste Frédéric Durand) (c 1770–1834) was a Polish-born French violinist and composer.
August (Fryderyk) Duranowski (originally Auguste Frédéric Durand) (c 1770–1834) was a Polish-born French violinist and composer.
Baldassare Galuppi
Baldassare Galuppi (18 October 1706 – 3 January 1785) was an Italian composer, born on the island of Burano in the Venetian Republic.
Baldassare Galuppi (18 October 1706 – 3 January 1785) was an Italian composer, born on the island of Burano in the Venetian Republic.
Barbara of Portugal
Barbara of Portugal (Maria Madalena Bárbara Xavier Leonor Teresa Antónia Josefa; 4 December 1711 – 27 August 1758) was an Infanta of Portugal and later Queen of Spain as wife of Ferdinand VI of ...
Barbara of Portugal (Maria Madalena Bárbara Xavier Leonor Teresa Antónia Josefa; 4 December 1711 – 27 August 1758) was an Infanta of Portugal and later Queen of Spain as wife of Ferdinand VI of ...
Bernhard Klein
Bernhard Klein (6 March 1793 – 9 September 1832) was a German composer.
Bernhard Klein (6 March 1793 – 9 September 1832) was a German composer.
Capel Bond
Capel Bond (14 December 1730 – 14 February 1790) was an English organist and composer.
Capel Bond (14 December 1730 – 14 February 1790) was an English organist and composer.
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf
August Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf was an Austrian composer, violinist and silvologist.
August Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf was an Austrian composer, violinist and silvologist.
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch (18 November 1736 – 3 August 1800) was a German composer and harpsichordist.
Carl Friedrich Christian Fasch (18 November 1736 – 3 August 1800) was a German composer and harpsichordist.
Carl Heinrich Graun
Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704, Uebigau-Wahrenbrück – 8 August 1759, Berlin) was a German composer and tenor singer.
Carl Heinrich Graun (7 May 1704, Uebigau-Wahrenbrück – 8 August 1759, Berlin) was a German composer and tenor singer.
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German Classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Mar...
Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach (8 March 1714 – 14 December 1788) was a German Classical period musician and composer, the fifth child and second (surviving) son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Mar...
Carl Stamitz
Karl Philipp Stamitz ('Karel Stamic'; baptized 8 May 17459 November 1801), who later changed his given name to Carl, was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry (his mother was German),...
Karl Philipp Stamitz ('Karel Stamic'; baptized 8 May 17459 November 1801), who later changed his given name to Carl, was a German composer of partial Czech ancestry (his mother was German),...
Carlo Cecere
Carlo Cecere (7 November 1706 – 15 February 1761) was an Italian composer of operas, concertos and instrumental duets including, for examples, some mandolin duets and a concerto for mandolin.
Carlo Cecere (7 November 1706 – 15 February 1761) was an Italian composer of operas, concertos and instrumental duets including, for examples, some mandolin duets and a concerto for mandolin.
Carlo d'Ordóñez
Carlo d'Ordonez (Carlo d'Ordoñez.", Karl von Ordonetz) (April 19, 1734 - September 16, 1786) Austrian violinist and composer.
Carlo d'Ordonez (Carlo d'Ordoñez.", Karl von Ordonetz) (April 19, 1734 - September 16, 1786) Austrian violinist and composer.
Carlo Franchi (composer)
Carlo Franchi (sometimes given as de Franchi, de Franchis or de Franco, circa 1743 – d. after 1779) was an Italian opera composer known for his opere buffe.
Carlo Franchi (sometimes given as de Franchi, de Franchis or de Franco, circa 1743 – d. after 1779) was an Italian opera composer known for his opere buffe.
Carlos Baguer
Carlos Baguer or Carles Baguer was a Spanish classical era composer and organist.
Carlos Baguer or Carles Baguer was a Spanish classical era composer and organist.
Christian Heinrich Rinck
Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck was a German composer and organist of the late classical and early romantic eras.
Johann Christian Heinrich Rinck was a German composer and organist of the late classical and early romantic eras.
Christoph Schaffrath
Christoph Schaffrath (1709, Hohnstein 7 February 1763, Berlin) is best known as a musician and composer of classical western music of the late Baroque to Classical transition era.
Christoph Schaffrath (1709, Hohnstein 7 February 1763, Berlin) is best known as a musician and composer of classical western music of the late Baroque to Classical transition era.
Christoph Willibald Gluck
Christoph Willibald Ritter von Gluck (2 July 1714 in Erasbach near Berching (Upper Palatinate) 15 November 1787 in Vienna) was an opera composer of the early classical period.
Christoph Willibald Ritter von Gluck (2 July 1714 in Erasbach near Berching (Upper Palatinate) 15 November 1787 in Vienna) was an opera composer of the early classical period.
Claude Balbastre
Claude Balbastre (December 8, 1724 – May 9, 1799) was a French composer, organist, harpsichordist and fortepianist.
Claude Balbastre (December 8, 1724 – May 9, 1799) was a French composer, organist, harpsichordist and fortepianist.
Daniel Gottlob Türk
Daniel Gottlob Türk (10 August 1750 – 26 August 1813) was a notable composer, organist, and music professor of the Classical Period.
Daniel Gottlob Türk (10 August 1750 – 26 August 1813) was a notable composer, organist, and music professor of the Classical Period.
Daniel Steibelt
Daniel Gottlieb Steibelt, was a German pianist and composer who died in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Daniel Gottlieb Steibelt, was a German pianist and composer who died in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Dmitry Bortniansky
Dmitry Stepanovich Bortniansky (Дмитрий Степанович Бортнянский; alternative transcriptions of names are Dmitri and Bortnyansky; 28 October 1751) was a Russian composer of Ukrainian origi...
Dmitry Stepanovich Bortniansky (Дмитрий Степанович Бортнянский; alternative transcriptions of names are Dmitri and Bortnyansky; 28 October 1751) was a Russian composer of Ukrainian origi...
Domenico Alberti
Domenico Alberti (c. 1710 – 14 October 1740) was an Italian singer, harpsichordist, and composer whose works bridge the Baroque and Classical periods.
Domenico Alberti (c. 1710 – 14 October 1740) was an Italian singer, harpsichordist, and composer whose works bridge the Baroque and Classical periods.
Domenico Cimarosa
Domenico Cimarosa (17 December 1749, Aversa, Province of Caserta – Venice 11 January 1801) was an Italian opera composer of the Neapolitan school.
Domenico Cimarosa (17 December 1749, Aversa, Province of Caserta – Venice 11 January 1801) was an Italian opera composer of the Neapolitan school.
Domenico Fischietti
Domenico Fischietti (1725–1810) was an Italian composer.
Domenico Fischietti (1725–1810) was an Italian composer.
Egidio Duni
Egidio Romualdo Duni (11 February 1708 – 11 June 1775) was an Italian composer who studied in Naples and worked in Italy, France and London, writing both Italian and French operas.
Egidio Romualdo Duni (11 February 1708 – 11 June 1775) was an Italian composer who studied in Naples and worked in Italy, France and London, writing both Italian and French operas.
Elisabetta de Gambarini
Elisabetta de Gambarini was an English composer, singer, organist and harpsichordist of the 18th century born in London of an Italian father, Charles Gambarini.
Elisabetta de Gambarini was an English composer, singer, organist and harpsichordist of the 18th century born in London of an Italian father, Charles Gambarini.
Emerico Lobo de Mesquita
José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (12 October 1746 – April 1805) was a Brazilian composer, music teacher, conductor and organist.
José Joaquim Emerico Lobo de Mesquita (12 October 1746 – April 1805) was a Brazilian composer, music teacher, conductor and organist.
Erik Tulindberg
Erik Tulindberg (February 22, 1761—September 1, 1814) was the first known Finnish composer of classical music.
Erik Tulindberg (February 22, 1761—September 1, 1814) was the first known Finnish composer of classical music.
Ernst Eichner
Ernst Dietrich Adolph Eichner (born February 15, 1740 in Bad Arolsen, died 1777 in Potsdam) was a German composer.
Ernst Dietrich Adolph Eichner (born February 15, 1740 in Bad Arolsen, died 1777 in Potsdam) was a German composer.
Ernst Wilhelm Wolf
Ernst Wilhelm Wolf (baptised 25 February 1735 – 29 or 30 November 1792) was a German composer.
Ernst Wilhelm Wolf (baptised 25 February 1735 – 29 or 30 November 1792) was a German composer.
Etienne Ozi
Étienne Ozi was a French bassoonist and composer.
Étienne Ozi was a French bassoonist and composer.
F.L.Æ. Kunzen
Friedrich Ludwig Æmilius Kunzen was a German composer and conductor who lived and worked for much of his life in Denmark.
Friedrich Ludwig Æmilius Kunzen was a German composer and conductor who lived and worked for much of his life in Denmark.
Felice Alessandri
Felice Alessandri was an Italian keyboardist and composer who was internationally active; working in Berlin, London, Paris, St. Petersburg, and Turin.
Felice Alessandri was an Italian keyboardist and composer who was internationally active; working in Berlin, London, Paris, St. Petersburg, and Turin.
Ferdinand Schubert
Ferdinand Schubert (born October 18, 1794 in Vienna; died February 26, 1859) was an Austrian composer and brother of Franz Schubert.
Ferdinand Schubert (born October 18, 1794 in Vienna; died February 26, 1859) was an Austrian composer and brother of Franz Schubert.
Fernando Sor
Josep Ferran Sorts i Muntades (baptised 14 February 1778 – died 10 July 1839, Paris) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer.
Josep Ferran Sorts i Muntades (baptised 14 February 1778 – died 10 July 1839, Paris) was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer.
Florian Johann Deller
Florian Johann Deller (bapt. 2 May 1729 in Drosendorf, Lower Austria – 19 September 1773 in Munich) was an Austrian composer and violinist.
Florian Johann Deller (bapt. 2 May 1729 in Drosendorf, Lower Austria – 19 September 1773 in Munich) was an Austrian composer and violinist.
Florian Leopold Gassmann
Florian Leopold Gassmann (3 May 1729 – 21 January 1774) was a German-speaking Bohemian opera composer of the transitional period between the baroque and classical eras.
Florian Leopold Gassmann (3 May 1729 – 21 January 1774) was a German-speaking Bohemian opera composer of the transitional period between the baroque and classical eras.
Francesca Lebrun
Francesca Lebrun, née Danzi (March 24, 1756 – May 14, 1791), was a noted 18th-century German singer and composer.
Francesca Lebrun, née Danzi (March 24, 1756 – May 14, 1791), was a noted 18th-century German singer and composer.
Francesco Bianchi (composer)
Giuseppe Francesco Bianchi (1752 – 27 November 1810) was an Italian opera composer.
Giuseppe Francesco Bianchi (1752 – 27 November 1810) was an Italian opera composer.
Francesco Molino
Francesco Molino (also known as François Molino) (June 4, 1775, Ivrea, Piedmont – 1847) was an Italian guitarist and composer.
Francesco Molino (also known as François Molino) (June 4, 1775, Ivrea, Piedmont – 1847) was an Italian guitarist and composer.
Frantisek Kotzwara
František Kočvara, known later in England as Frantisek Kotzwara, was a Czech violist, virtuoso double bassist and composer.
František Kočvara, known later in England as Frantisek Kotzwara, was a Czech violist, virtuoso double bassist and composer.
František Brixi
František Xaver Brixi (January 2, 1732 – October 14, 1771) was a Czech classical composer of the 18th century.
František Xaver Brixi (January 2, 1732 – October 14, 1771) was a Czech classical composer of the 18th century.
František Doubravský
František Doubravský was a Czech composer, choirmaster and organist.
František Doubravský was a Czech composer, choirmaster and organist.
František Xaver Dušek
František Xaver Dušek (Franz Xaver Duschek) (bapt.
František Xaver Dušek (Franz Xaver Duschek) (bapt.
František Xaver Pokorný
František Xaver Pokorný (20 December 1729, Městec Králové – 2 July 1794, Řezno) was a Czech Classical era composer and violinist.
František Xaver Pokorný (20 December 1729, Městec Králové – 2 July 1794, Řezno) was a Czech Classical era composer and violinist.
Franz Danzi
Franz Ignaz Danzi (June 15, 1763April 13, 1826) was a German cellist, composer and conductor, the son of the noted Italian cellist Innocenz Danzi.
Franz Ignaz Danzi (June 15, 1763April 13, 1826) was a German cellist, composer and conductor, the son of the noted Italian cellist Innocenz Danzi.
Franz Ignaz Beck
Franz Ignaz Beck (Mannheim, February 20, 1734 – Bordeaux, December 31, 1809) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and music teacher who spent the greater part of his life in France, where...
Franz Ignaz Beck (Mannheim, February 20, 1734 – Bordeaux, December 31, 1809) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and music teacher who spent the greater part of his life in France, where...
Franz Ignaz von Beecke
Franz Ignaz von Beecke was a classical music composer born in Wimpfen am Neckar, Germany.
Franz Ignaz von Beecke was a classical music composer born in Wimpfen am Neckar, Germany.
Franz Krommer
Franz Krommer was a Czech composer of classical music, whose seventy-year life began the year of the death of George Frideric Handel and ended a few years after that of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Franz Krommer was a Czech composer of classical music, whose seventy-year life began the year of the death of George Frideric Handel and ended a few years after that of Ludwig van Beethoven.
Franz Lauska
Franz Seraphin Lauska (born Brno, 13 January 1764; died Berlin, 18 April 1825) was a Moravian pianist, composer, and teacher of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Franz Seraphin Lauska (born Brno, 13 January 1764; died Berlin, 18 April 1825) was a Moravian pianist, composer, and teacher of Giacomo Meyerbeer.
Franz Paul Rigler
Franz Xaver Paul Rigler (Riegler) or František Pavol Rigler (1747/1748, Vienna – October 17, 1796, Vienna) was an Austrian piano virtuoso, composer, teacher and theoretist.
Franz Xaver Paul Rigler (Riegler) or František Pavol Rigler (1747/1748, Vienna – October 17, 1796, Vienna) was an Austrian piano virtuoso, composer, teacher and theoretist.
Franz Xaver Hammer
Franz Xaver Hammer was a German gambist, cellist and composer.
Franz Xaver Hammer was a German gambist, cellist and composer.
Franz Xaver Richter
Franz Xaver Richter, known as François Xavier Richter in France was an Austro-Moravian singer, violinist, composer, conductor and music theoretician who spent most of his life first in...
Franz Xaver Richter, known as François Xavier Richter in France was an Austro-Moravian singer, violinist, composer, conductor and music theoretician who spent most of his life first in...
Franz Xaver Süssmayr
Franz Xaver Süssmayr (German: Süßmayr; sometimes written in English as Suessmayr; 1766 – September 17, 1803) was an Austrian composer, now famous for his completion of Wolfgang Amadeus M...
Franz Xaver Süssmayr (German: Süßmayr; sometimes written in English as Suessmayr; 1766 – September 17, 1803) was an Austrian composer, now famous for his completion of Wolfgang Amadeus M...
François Devienne
François Devienne (January 31, 1759 – September 5, 1803) was a French composer and professor for flute at the Paris Conservatory.
François Devienne (January 31, 1759 – September 5, 1803) was a French composer and professor for flute at the Paris Conservatory.
François Francoeur
François Francœur was a French composer and violinist.
François Francœur was a French composer and violinist.
François Joseph Gossec
François-Joseph Gossec was a French composer of operas, string quartets, symphonies, and choral works.
François-Joseph Gossec was a French composer of operas, string quartets, symphonies, and choral works.
François Rebel
François Rebel (19 June 1701 7 November 1775) was a French composer of the Baroque era.
François Rebel (19 June 1701 7 November 1775) was a French composer of the Baroque era.
François-André Danican Philidor
François-André Danican Philidor, often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess player.
François-André Danican Philidor, often referred to as André Danican Philidor during his lifetime, was a French composer and chess player.
Frederic Ernest Fesca
Frederic Ernest Fesca (February 15, 1789 – May 24, 1826), German violinist and composer of instrumental music, was born at Magdeburg, where he received his early musical education.
Frederic Ernest Fesca (February 15, 1789 – May 24, 1826), German violinist and composer of instrumental music, was born at Magdeburg, where he received his early musical education.
Friedrich Hartmann Graf
Friedrich Hartmann Graf was a German flautist and composer.
Friedrich Hartmann Graf was a German flautist and composer.
Friedrich Kuhlau
Friedrich Daniel Rudolf Kuhlau was a German-Danish composer during the Classical and Romantic periods.
Friedrich Daniel Rudolf Kuhlau was a German-Danish composer during the Classical and Romantic periods.
Gaetano Brunetti
Gaetano Brunetti (1744 in Fano–December 16, 1798 near Madrid) was a prolific Italian composer active in Spain under kings Charles III and IV. Though he was musically influential at court ...
Gaetano Brunetti (1744 in Fano–December 16, 1798 near Madrid) was a prolific Italian composer active in Spain under kings Charles III and IV. Though he was musically influential at court ...
Gaetano Pugnani
Gaetano Pugnani (27 November 1731– 15 July 1798, full name: Giulio Gaetano Gerolamo Pugnani) was born in Turin.
Gaetano Pugnani (27 November 1731– 15 July 1798, full name: Giulio Gaetano Gerolamo Pugnani) was born in Turin.
Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington
Garret Colley Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington was an Anglo-Irish politician and composer, best known today for fathering several distinguished British military commanders and politicians.
Garret Colley Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington was an Anglo-Irish politician and composer, best known today for fathering several distinguished British military commanders and politicians.
Georg Christoph Wagenseil
Georg Christoph Wagenseil (29 January 1715 – 1 March 1777) was an Austrian composer.
Georg Christoph Wagenseil (29 January 1715 – 1 March 1777) was an Austrian composer.
Georg Druschetzky
Jiří Družecký (Georg Druschetzky, also known as Giorgio Druschetzky, also Druzechi, Druzecky; born in Jemníky near Pchery, April 7, 1745 – June 21, 1819) was a Bohemian composer, oboist, a...
Jiří Družecký (Georg Druschetzky, also known as Giorgio Druschetzky, also Druzechi, Druzecky; born in Jemníky near Pchery, April 7, 1745 – June 21, 1819) was a Bohemian composer, oboist, a...
Georg Joseph Vogler
Georg Joseph Vogler, also known as Abbé Vogler (June 15, 1749 – May 6, 1814), was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist.
Georg Joseph Vogler, also known as Abbé Vogler (June 15, 1749 – May 6, 1814), was a German composer, organist, teacher and theorist.
Georg Matthias Monn
Georg Matthias Monn (born Johann Georg Mann ref: Reel) (April 9, 1717, Vienna – October 3, 1750, Vienna) was an Austrian composer, organist and music teacher whose works were fashion...
Georg Matthias Monn (born Johann Georg Mann ref: Reel) (April 9, 1717, Vienna – October 3, 1750, Vienna) was an Austrian composer, organist and music teacher whose works were fashion...
Georg Reutter II
Johann Adam Joseph Karl Georg Reutter (the Younger) (6 April 1708 Vienna 11 March 1772 Vienna) was an Austrian composer.
Johann Adam Joseph Karl Georg Reutter (the Younger) (6 April 1708 Vienna 11 March 1772 Vienna) was an Austrian composer.
Georg von Pasterwitz
Georg Robert von Pasterwitz (7 June 1730 – 26 January 1803) was an Austrian composer and teacher.
Georg Robert von Pasterwitz (7 June 1730 – 26 January 1803) was an Austrian composer and teacher.
Giacomo Rust
Giacomo Rust or Rusti (Rome, Italy, 1741 – Barcelona, Spain, 1786) was an Italian opera composer, probably of German ancestry.
Giacomo Rust or Rusti (Rome, Italy, 1741 – Barcelona, Spain, 1786) was an Italian opera composer, probably of German ancestry.
Gian Francesco de Majo
Gian Francesco de Majo (24 March 1732 - 17 November 1770) was an Italian composer.
Gian Francesco de Majo (24 March 1732 - 17 November 1770) was an Italian composer.
Gioachino Rossini
Gioachino Antonio Rossini ( (Giovacchino Antonio Rossini in the baptismal certificate) (February 29, 1792 – November 13, 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred...
Gioachino Antonio Rossini ( (Giovacchino Antonio Rossini in the baptismal certificate) (February 29, 1792 – November 13, 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as sacred...
Giovanni Battista Ferrandini
Giovanni Battista Ferrandini (1710 – 25 October 1791), an Italian composer of the Baroque and Classical eras, was born in Venice, Italy and died in Munich, at the age of 81.
Giovanni Battista Ferrandini (1710 – 25 October 1791), an Italian composer of the Baroque and Classical eras, was born in Venice, Italy and died in Munich, at the age of 81.
Giovanni Battista Martini
Giovanni Battista Martini (24 April 1706 – 3 August 1784), also known as Padre Martini, was an Italian musician.
Giovanni Battista Martini (24 April 1706 – 3 August 1784), also known as Padre Martini, was an Italian musician.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (4 January 1710 – 16 or 17 March 1736) was an Italian composer, violinist and organist.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (4 January 1710 – 16 or 17 March 1736) was an Italian composer, violinist and organist.
Giovanni Battista Sammartini
Giovanni Battista Sammartini (1700 or 1701 – 15 January 1775) was an Italian composer, organist, choirmaster and teacher.
Giovanni Battista Sammartini (1700 or 1701 – 15 January 1775) was an Italian composer, organist, choirmaster and teacher.
Giovanni Battista Viotti
Giovanni Battista Viotti was an Italian violinist whose virtuosity was famed and whose work as a composer featured a prominent violin and an appealing lyrical tunefulness.
Giovanni Battista Viotti was an Italian violinist whose virtuosity was famed and whose work as a composer featured a prominent violin and an appealing lyrical tunefulness.
Giovanni Marco Rutini
Giovanni Marco Rutini (25 April 1723 – 22 December 1797) was an Italian composer.
Giovanni Marco Rutini (25 April 1723 – 22 December 1797) was an Italian composer.
Giovanni Paisiello
Giovanni Paisiello (or Paesiello) (May 9, 1740 – June 5, 1816) was an Italian composer of the Classical era.
Giovanni Paisiello (or Paesiello) (May 9, 1740 – June 5, 1816) was an Italian composer of the Classical era.
Giovanni Ricordi
Giovanni Ricordi was an Italian violinist and the founder of the classical music publishing company Casa Ricordi.
Giovanni Ricordi was an Italian violinist and the founder of the classical music publishing company Casa Ricordi.
Giovanni Valentini (classical era composer)
Giovanni Valentini (ca. 1730 – 1804) was an Italian classical era composer, poet and painter.
Giovanni Valentini (ca. 1730 – 1804) was an Italian classical era composer, poet and painter.
Giuseppe Demachi
Giuseppe Demachi (9 June 1732 - 1791) was a composer born in Alessandria, Italy.
Giuseppe Demachi (9 June 1732 - 1791) was a composer born in Alessandria, Italy.
Henri Montan Berton
Henri Montan Berton was a French composer, teacher, and writer, and the son of Pierre Montan Berton.
Henri Montan Berton was a French composer, teacher, and writer, and the son of Pierre Montan Berton.
Henri-Joseph Rigel
Henri-Joseph Rigel (9 February 1741— 2 May 1799) was a German-born composer of the Classical era who spent most of his working life in France.
Henri-Joseph Rigel (9 February 1741— 2 May 1799) was a German-born composer of the Classical era who spent most of his working life in France.
Henry Hargrave
Henry Hargrave (1720 - 1780) was an English composer, best known for his Bassoon Concerto No. 4.
Henry Hargrave (1720 - 1780) was an English composer, best known for his Bassoon Concerto No. 4.
Hermann Raupach
Hermann Friedrich Raupach (December 21, 1728 – December 12, 1778) was a German composer.
Hermann Friedrich Raupach (December 21, 1728 – December 12, 1778) was a German composer.
Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard
Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard (1 February 1789 – 12 February 1861) was a French composer, violist, and conductor of the Classical era.
Hippolyte André Jean Baptiste Chélard (1 February 1789 – 12 February 1861) was a French composer, violist, and conductor of the Classical era.
Hyacinthe Jadin
Hyacinthe Jadin (April 27, 1776, Versailles – September 27, 1800, Paris) was a French composer who came from a distinguished musical family.
Hyacinthe Jadin (April 27, 1776, Versailles – September 27, 1800, Paris) was a French composer who came from a distinguished musical family.
Ignaz Fränzl
Ignaz Fränzl, (Mannheim, 3 June 1736 – buried Mannheim, 6 September, 1811), was a German violinist, composer and representative of the second generation of the so-called Mannheim School.
Ignaz Fränzl, (Mannheim, 3 June 1736 – buried Mannheim, 6 September, 1811), was a German violinist, composer and representative of the second generation of the so-called Mannheim School.
Ignaz Holzbauer
Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer (18 September 1711 – 7 April 1783) was a composer of symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music, and a member of the Mannheim school.
Ignaz Jakob Holzbauer (18 September 1711 – 7 April 1783) was a composer of symphonies, concertos, operas, and chamber music, and a member of the Mannheim school.
Ignaz Pleyel
Ignace Joseph Pleyel, ; was an Austrian-born French composer and piano builder of the Classical period.
Ignace Joseph Pleyel, ; was an Austrian-born French composer and piano builder of the Classical period.
Ignaz von Seyfried
Ignaz Xaver Ritter von Seyfried (15 August 1776 – 27 August 1841) was an Austrian musician, conductor and composer.
Ignaz Xaver Ritter von Seyfried (15 August 1776 – 27 August 1841) was an Austrian musician, conductor and composer.
Ignazio Cirri
Ignazio Cirri or Giacomo Matteo Ignazio Cirri (20 September 1711 – 13 July 1787) was an Italian organist and composer in the 18th century.
Ignazio Cirri or Giacomo Matteo Ignazio Cirri (20 September 1711 – 13 July 1787) was an Italian organist and composer in the 18th century.
Jacques Duphly
Jacques Duphly (January 12, 1715 – July 15, 1789) was a French harpsichordist and organist, and the composer of bright, lively, and attractive keyboard music.
Jacques Duphly (January 12, 1715 – July 15, 1789) was a French harpsichordist and organist, and the composer of bright, lively, and attractive keyboard music.
Jakub Jan Ryba
Jakub Šimon Jan Ryba (26 October 1765 – 8 April 1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music.
Jakub Šimon Jan Ryba (26 October 1765 – 8 April 1815) was a Czech teacher and composer of classical music.
Jan Křtitel Kuchař
Jan Křtitel Kuchař, or also Johann Baptist Kucharz (March 5, 1751, Choteč - February 18, 1829, Prague) was a Czech organist, harpsichordist, music composer and teacher.
Jan Křtitel Kuchař, or also Johann Baptist Kucharz (March 5, 1751, Choteč - February 18, 1829, Prague) was a Czech organist, harpsichordist, music composer and teacher.
Jan Ladislav Dussek
Jan Ladislav Dussek (baptized Václav Jan Dusík, his surname was written also Duschek or Düssek; February 12, 1760 in Čáslav – March 20, 1812 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye) was a Cze...
Jan Ladislav Dussek (baptized Václav Jan Dusík, his surname was written also Duschek or Düssek; February 12, 1760 in Čáslav – March 20, 1812 in Saint-Germain-en-Laye) was a Cze...
Jane Mary Guest
Jane Mary Guest, also known as Jenny Guest and later as Jane Mary Miles, (c. 1762 – 20 March 1846) was an English composer and pianist.
Jane Mary Guest, also known as Jenny Guest and later as Jane Mary Miles, (c. 1762 – 20 March 1846) was an English composer and pianist.
Jane Savage
Jane Savage (b. 1752/3, d. 1824) was an English harpsichordist and composer.
Jane Savage (b. 1752/3, d. 1824) was an English harpsichordist and composer.
Jean Balthasar Tricklir
Jean Balthasar Tricklir (1750 – 29 November 1813) was a French cellist and composer of German descent.
Jean Balthasar Tricklir (1750 – 29 November 1813) was a French cellist and composer of German descent.
Jean Paul Egide Martini
Jean Paul Egide Martini, (August 31, 1741 – February 10, 1816) was a composer of classical music.
Jean Paul Egide Martini, (August 31, 1741 – February 10, 1816) was a composer of classical music.
Jean-Frédéric Edelmann
Jean-Frédéric Edelmann was a French classical composer.
Jean-Frédéric Edelmann was a French classical composer.
Jean-Marie Leclair the younger
Jean-Marie Leclair le cadet, also known as Jean-Marie Leclair, the Younger (1703 – 30 November 1777) was a French composer, and younger brother of the better-known Jean-Marie Leclair l'aîn...
Jean-Marie Leclair le cadet, also known as Jean-Marie Leclair, the Younger (1703 – 30 November 1777) was a French composer, and younger brother of the better-known Jean-Marie Leclair l'aîn...
Jeanne-Hippolyte Devismes
Jeanne-Hippolyte Devismes (1765-1834?) (née Jeanne-Hippolyte Moyroud) was a French composer.
Jeanne-Hippolyte Devismes (1765-1834?) (née Jeanne-Hippolyte Moyroud) was a French composer.
Jiří Antonín Benda
Jiří Antonín Benda, also Georg Anton Benda or J.A. Benda was a Czech kapellmeister, violinist and composer.
Jiří Antonín Benda, also Georg Anton Benda or J.A. Benda was a Czech kapellmeister, violinist and composer.
Joachim Nicolas Eggert
Joachim Nicolas Eggert (22 February 1779 – 14 April 1813) was a Swedish composer and musical director.
Joachim Nicolas Eggert (22 February 1779 – 14 April 1813) was a Swedish composer and musical director.
Joan Baptista Pla
Joan Baptista Pla i Agustí was a Spanish composer and oboist.
Joan Baptista Pla i Agustí was a Spanish composer and oboist.
Johann Adolph Hasse
Johann Adolph Hasse was an 18th-century German composer, singer and teacher of music.
Johann Adolph Hasse was an 18th-century German composer, singer and teacher of music.
Johann André
Johann André (March 28, 1741 – June 18, 1799, born in Offenbach am Main) was a German musician, composer and music publisher.
Johann André (March 28, 1741 – June 18, 1799, born in Offenbach am Main) was a German musician, composer and music publisher.
Johann Anton André
Johann Anton André (October 6, 1775, Offenbach am Main – April 6, 1842, Offenbach am Main) was a German composer and music publisher.
Johann Anton André (October 6, 1775, Offenbach am Main – April 6, 1842, Offenbach am Main) was a German composer and music publisher.
Johann Baptist Georg Neruda
Relative to other composers of the Classical music era Johann Baptist Georg Neruda (Czech: Jan Křtitel Jiří Neruda) is little known, and his dates of birth and death (given as c1707 and c178...
Relative to other composers of the Classical music era Johann Baptist Georg Neruda (Czech: Jan Křtitel Jiří Neruda) is little known, and his dates of birth and death (given as c1707 and c178...
Johann Baptist Vanhal
Johann Baptist Vanhal also spelled Waṅhal, Wanhall or Wanhall was an important classical music composer born in Nechanice, Bohemia to a Czech family.
Johann Baptist Vanhal also spelled Waṅhal, Wanhall or Wanhall was an important classical music composer born in Nechanice, Bohemia to a Czech family.
Johann Christian Bach
Johann Christian Bach was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Johann Christian Bach was a composer of the Classical era, the eleventh and youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (21 June 1732 – 26 January 1795), the ninth son of Johann Sebastian Bach, sometimes referred to as the "Bückeburg Bach".
Johann Christoph Friedrich Bach (21 June 1732 – 26 January 1795), the ninth son of Johann Sebastian Bach, sometimes referred to as the "Bückeburg Bach".
Johann Christoph Kellner
Johann Christoph Kellner was a German organist and composer.
Johann Christoph Kellner was a German organist and composer.
Johann Ernst Eberlin
Johann Ernst Eberlin (27 March 1702 – 19 June 1762) was a German composer and organist whose works bridge the baroque and classical eras.
Johann Ernst Eberlin (27 March 1702 – 19 June 1762) was a German composer and organist whose works bridge the baroque and classical eras.
Johann Friedrich Agricola
Johann Friedrich Agricola was a German composer, organist, singer, pedagogue, and writer on music.
Johann Friedrich Agricola was a German composer, organist, singer, pedagogue, and writer on music.
Johann Friedrich Doles
Johann Friedrich Doles (23 April 1715 – 8 February 1797) was a German composer and pupil of J.S. Bach.
Johann Friedrich Doles (23 April 1715 – 8 February 1797) was a German composer and pupil of J.S. Bach.
Johann Friedrich Reichardt
Johann Friedrich Reichardt (November 25, 1752 – June 27, 1814) was a German composer, writer and music critic.
Johann Friedrich Reichardt (November 25, 1752 – June 27, 1814) was a German composer, writer and music critic.
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger (3 February 1736 – 7 March 1809) was an Austrian musician who was born at Klosterneuburg, near Vienna.
Johann Georg Albrechtsberger (3 February 1736 – 7 March 1809) was an Austrian musician who was born at Klosterneuburg, near Vienna.
Johann Gottfried Eckard
Johann Gottfried Eckard was a German pianist and composer.
Johann Gottfried Eckard was a German pianist and composer.
Johann Gottfried Müthel
Johann Gottfried Müthel (January 17, 1728 – July 14, 1788) was a German composer and noted keyboard virtuoso.
Johann Gottfried Müthel (January 17, 1728 – July 14, 1788) was a German composer and noted keyboard virtuoso.
Johann Gottlieb Graun
Johann Gottlieb Graun was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist, born in Wahrenbrück.
Johann Gottlieb Graun was a German Baroque/Classical era composer and violinist, born in Wahrenbrück.
Johann Kirnberger
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (also Kernberg, 24 April 1721, Saalfeld - 27 July 1783, Berlin) was a musician, composer (primarily of fugues), and music theorist.
Johann Philipp Kirnberger (also Kernberg, 24 April 1721, Saalfeld - 27 July 1783, Berlin) was a musician, composer (primarily of fugues), and music theorist.
Johann Melchior Molter
Johann Melchior Molter (10 February 1696 – 12 January 1765) was a German baroque composer and violinist.
Johann Melchior Molter (10 February 1696 – 12 January 1765) was a German baroque composer and violinist.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel
Johann Nepomuk Hummel or Jan Nepomuk Hummel (November 14, 1778October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist.
Johann Nepomuk Hummel or Jan Nepomuk Hummel (November 14, 1778October 17, 1837) was an Austrian composer and virtuoso pianist.
Johann Nikolaus Forkel
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist.
Johann Nikolaus Forkel, was a German musician, musicologist and music theorist.
Johann Peter Kellner
Johann Peter Kellner (variants: Keller, Kelner) (28 September 1705 – 19 April 1772) was a German organist and composer.
Johann Peter Kellner (variants: Keller, Kelner) (28 September 1705 – 19 April 1772) was a German organist and composer.
Johann Peter Salomon
Johann Peter Salomon (20 February 1745 (baptized) – 28 November 1815) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and musical impresario.
Johann Peter Salomon (20 February 1745 (baptized) – 28 November 1815) was a German violinist, composer, conductor and musical impresario.
Johann Schobert
Johann Schobert (ca. 1720, 1735 or 1740? 28 August 1767) was a composer and harpsichordist.
Johann Schobert (ca. 1720, 1735 or 1740? 28 August 1767) was a composer and harpsichordist.
Johannes Matthias Sperger
Johannes Matthias Sperger, also often Johann, (Czech: Jan Matyáš Sperger; March 23, 1750, Feldsberg May 13, 1812, Schwerin) was an Austrian contrabassist and composer.
Johannes Matthias Sperger, also often Johann, (Czech: Jan Matyáš Sperger; March 23, 1750, Feldsberg May 13, 1812, Schwerin) was an Austrian contrabassist and composer.
Johannes Spech
Johannes Spech was a Hungarian classical era composer.
Johannes Spech was a Hungarian classical era composer.
John Antes
John Antes was an American composer born in Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, and died in Bristol, England.
John Antes was an American composer born in Frederick Township, Pennsylvania, and died in Bristol, England.
John Bennett (composer)
John Bennett (c. 1735–1784) was an English organist and composer.
John Bennett (c. 1735–1784) was an English organist and composer.
John Field (composer)
John Field (26 July 1782 ?
Baptized 5 September 178223 January 1837) was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher.
John Field (26 July 1782 ?
Baptized 5 September 178223 January 1837) was an Irish pianist, composer, and teacher.
John Foster (composer and magistrate)
John Foster (1762–1822) of Chapletown South Yorkshire was the composer of the tune set to While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night known as Old Foster, one of the more popular of th...
John Foster (1762–1822) of Chapletown South Yorkshire was the composer of the tune set to While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by Night known as Old Foster, one of the more popular of th...
John Garth (composer)
John Garth was an English composer, born in Harperley, near Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham.
John Garth was an English composer, born in Harperley, near Witton-le-Wear, Co. Durham.
John Marsh (composer)
John Marsh was an English music composer, born in Dorking, England.
John Marsh was an English music composer, born in Dorking, England.
John Stafford Smith
John Stafford Smith was a British composer, church organist, and early musicologist.
John Stafford Smith was a British composer, church organist, and early musicologist.
Josef Mysliveček
Josef Mysliveček (March 9, 1737 – February 4, 1781) was a Czech composer who contributed to the formation of late eighteenth-century classicism in music.
Josef Mysliveček (March 9, 1737 – February 4, 1781) was a Czech composer who contributed to the formation of late eighteenth-century classicism in music.
Josef Reicha
Josef Reicha (Rejcha) (12 February 1752 – 5 March 1795) was a Czech cellist, composer and conductor.
Josef Reicha (Rejcha) (12 February 1752 – 5 March 1795) was a Czech cellist, composer and conductor.
Josep Pla (composer)
Josep Pla i Agustí was a Catalan composer, youngest of three composer-brothers: his older brother Joan Baptista Pla, was an oboist in Lisbon, and Manuel Pla, harpsichordist at the court of Madrid.
Josep Pla i Agustí was a Catalan composer, youngest of three composer-brothers: his older brother Joan Baptista Pla, was an oboist in Lisbon, and Manuel Pla, harpsichordist at the court of Madrid.
Joseph Anton Steffan
Joseph Anton Steffan or Josef Antonín Štěpán was a Bohemian classical era composer and harpsichordist.
Joseph Anton Steffan or Josef Antonín Štěpán was a Bohemian classical era composer and harpsichordist.
Joseph Borremans
Joseph Borremans (Brussels, November 25, 1775 - Brussels, May 15, 1858) was a composer, organist and conductor in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Joseph Borremans (Brussels, November 25, 1775 - Brussels, May 15, 1858) was a composer, organist and conductor in the United Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Joseph Haydn
Franz Joseph Haydn, known as Joseph Haydn, was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period.
Franz Joseph Haydn, known as Joseph Haydn, was an Austrian composer, one of the most prolific and prominent composers of the Classical period.
Joseph Leopold Eybler
Joseph Leopold Eybler (born February 8, 1765, in Schwechat near Vienna; and died July 24, 1846 in Vienna) was an Austrian composer known today perhaps more for his friendship with Mozart than fo...
Joseph Leopold Eybler (born February 8, 1765, in Schwechat near Vienna; and died July 24, 1846 in Vienna) was an Austrian composer known today perhaps more for his friendship with Mozart than fo...
Joseph Martin Kraus
Joseph Martin Kraus, was a composer in the classical era who was born in Miltenberg am Main, Germany.
Joseph Martin Kraus, was a composer in the classical era who was born in Miltenberg am Main, Germany.
Josse Boutmy
Josse Boutmy (Ghent, 1697 - Brussels, 1779) was a composer, organist and harpsichordist of the Austrian Netherlands who established himself in Brussels.
Josse Boutmy (Ghent, 1697 - Brussels, 1779) was a composer, organist and harpsichordist of the Austrian Netherlands who established himself in Brussels.
José de Larrañaga
Fray José de Larrañaga was a Franciscan monk, organist, maestro de capilla of the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, composer, and active in the Basque musical and cultural movement of the 18th Century.
Fray José de Larrañaga was a Franciscan monk, organist, maestro de capilla of the Sanctuary of Arantzazu, composer, and active in the Basque musical and cultural movement of the 18th Century.
José Eulalio Samayoa
José Eulalio Samayoa (1781–ca. 1866) was a Guatemalan classical composer.
José Eulalio Samayoa (1781–ca. 1866) was a Guatemalan classical composer.
José Mariano Elízaga
Elízaga Prado, José Damián (Valladolid (Morelia), 1786-Morelia, 1842) Was a Mexican composer, music theorist, pianist, organist and teacher.
Elízaga Prado, José Damián (Valladolid (Morelia), 1786-Morelia, 1842) Was a Mexican composer, music theorist, pianist, organist and teacher.
José María Alvira
José María Alvira (1864 Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain - 1938 Madrid, was a Spanish teacher of voices, composer and pianist.
José María Alvira (1864 Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain - 1938 Madrid, was a Spanish teacher of voices, composer and pianist.
José Maurício Nunes Garcia
José Maurício Nunes Garcia (September 20, 1767 – April 18, 1830) was a Brazilian classical composer, one of the greatest exponents of Classicism in the Americas.
José Maurício Nunes Garcia (September 20, 1767 – April 18, 1830) was a Brazilian classical composer, one of the greatest exponents of Classicism in the Americas.
João de Sousa Carvalho
João de Sousa Carvalho (22 February 1745c.1799) was the foremost Portuguese composer of his generation.
João de Sousa Carvalho (22 February 1745c.1799) was the foremost Portuguese composer of his generation.
João Domingos Bomtempo
João Domingos Bomtempo (; Lisbon, December 28, 1775 — Lisbon, August 18, 1842) was a Portuguese classical pianist, composer and pedagogue.
João Domingos Bomtempo (; Lisbon, December 28, 1775 — Lisbon, August 18, 1842) was a Portuguese classical pianist, composer and pedagogue.
Juan Cuevas Perales
Juan Cuevas Perales (Guadassuar, 8 February 1782–1855) was a Valencian composer in the Classical style.
Juan Cuevas Perales (Guadassuar, 8 February 1782–1855) was a Valencian composer in the Classical style.
Juan Montón y Mallén
Juan Montón y Mallén was a Spanish composer and maestro de capilla of Segovia Cathedral.
Juan Montón y Mallén was a Spanish composer and maestro de capilla of Segovia Cathedral.
Justin Heinrich Knecht
Justinus or Justin Heinrich Knecht (30 September 1752 – 1 December 1817) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
Justinus or Justin Heinrich Knecht (30 September 1752 – 1 December 1817) was a German composer, organist, and music theorist.
János Fusz
János Fusz (Johann Evangelist Fuss) (15 June, baptised on the 16th 1777 in Tolna, Hungary – 9 March 1819), aged 41, was a Hungarian composer.
János Fusz (Johann Evangelist Fuss) (15 June, baptised on the 16th 1777 in Tolna, Hungary – 9 March 1819), aged 41, was a Hungarian composer.
Józef Elsner
Józef Antoni Franciszek (sometimes Józef Ksawery Elsner, baptismal name Joseph Anton Franz Elsner) (Grottkau, Silesia 1 June 1769 – 18 April 1854, Elsnerów, Elsner's estate, now within ...
Józef Antoni Franciszek (sometimes Józef Ksawery Elsner, baptismal name Joseph Anton Franz Elsner) (Grottkau, Silesia 1 June 1769 – 18 April 1854, Elsnerów, Elsner's estate, now within ...
Karl Kohaut
Karl Ignaz Augustin Kohaut (Carolus Ignatius Augustinus) (baptised August 26, 1726 – August 6, 1784) was an Austrian lutenist and composer of Czech descent.
Karl Ignaz Augustin Kohaut (Carolus Ignatius Augustinus) (baptised August 26, 1726 – August 6, 1784) was an Austrian lutenist and composer of Czech descent.
Karl von Ordóñez
Karl von Ordoñez (1734–1786) was one of a number of composers working in Vienna during the second half of the Eighteenth century.
Karl von Ordoñez (1734–1786) was one of a number of composers working in Vienna during the second half of the Eighteenth century.
Leopold Hofmann
Leopold Hofmann (also Ludwig Hoffman, Leopold Hoffman, Leopold Hoffmann) (August 14, 1738 – March 17, 1793) was an Austrian composer of classical music.
Leopold Hofmann (also Ludwig Hoffman, Leopold Hoffman, Leopold Hoffmann) (August 14, 1738 – March 17, 1793) was an Austrian composer of classical music.
Leopold Mozart
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart (November 14, 1719 – May 28, 1787) was a German composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist.
Johann Georg Leopold Mozart (November 14, 1719 – May 28, 1787) was a German composer, conductor, teacher, and violinist.
Lodovico Giustini
Lodovico Giustini (12 December 1685 – 7 February 1743) was an Italian composer and keyboard player of the late Baroque and early Classical eras.
Lodovico Giustini (12 December 1685 – 7 February 1743) was an Italian composer and keyboard player of the late Baroque and early Classical eras.
Louis-Emmanuel Jadin
Louis-Emmanuel Jadin (21 September 1768 – 11 April 1853) was a French composer, pianist and harpsichordist.
Louis-Emmanuel Jadin (21 September 1768 – 11 April 1853) was a French composer, pianist and harpsichordist.
Lucile Grétry
Lucile-Angélique-Dorothée-Louise Grétry (July 15, 1772 – March 1790) was a French composer.
Lucile-Angélique-Dorothée-Louise Grétry (July 15, 1772 – March 1790) was a French composer.
Ludwig Abeille
Johann Christian Ludwig (Louis) Abeille (20 February 1761, Bayreuth 2 March 1838 Stuttgart) was a German pianist and composer.
Johann Christian Ludwig (Louis) Abeille (20 February 1761, Bayreuth 2 March 1838 Stuttgart) was a German pianist and composer.
Ludwig August Lebrun
Ludwig August Lebrun (baptized 2 May 1752 – 16 December 1790) was a German oboist and composer.
Ludwig August Lebrun (baptized 2 May 1752 – 16 December 1790) was a German oboist and composer.
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith (Prague, July 7, 1746 – Paris, October 3, 1820) was a Bohemian horn player and fertile and versatile composer influenced by Josef Haydn and Ignaz Pleyel.
Ludwig Wenzel Lachnith (Prague, July 7, 1746 – Paris, October 3, 1820) was a Bohemian horn player and fertile and versatile composer influenced by Josef Haydn and Ignaz Pleyel.
Luigi Boccherini
Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini was an Italian classical era composer and cellist whose music retained a courtly and galante style while he matured somewhat apart from the major European musical centers.
Luigi Rodolfo Boccherini was an Italian classical era composer and cellist whose music retained a courtly and galante style while he matured somewhat apart from the major European musical centers.
Luigi Cherubini
Luigi Cherubini was an Italian composer who spent most of his working life in France.
Luigi Cherubini was an Italian composer who spent most of his working life in France.
Luigi Gatti
Luigi Gatti (Lazise, October 7, 1740 (11 October, the date generally recorded, was the day of his christening) – Salzburg March 1, 1817) was a classical composer.
Luigi Gatti (Lazise, October 7, 1740 (11 October, the date generally recorded, was the day of his christening) – Salzburg March 1, 1817) was a classical composer.
Luka Sorkočević
Count Luka Sorkočević, (also Luca Sorgo; January 13, 1734 - September 11, 1789) was a composer from the Republic of Ragusa.
Count Luka Sorkočević, (also Luca Sorgo; January 13, 1734 - September 11, 1789) was a composer from the Republic of Ragusa.
Maddalena Laura Sirmen
Maddalena Sirmen (9 December 1745 - 18 May 1818) was an Italian composer, violinist, and later unsuccessful singer.
Maddalena Sirmen (9 December 1745 - 18 May 1818) was an Italian composer, violinist, and later unsuccessful singer.
Maksym Berezovsky
Maksym Sozontovych Berezovsky (Максим Созонтович Березовський, Maksym Sozontovych Berezovskyi; Максим Созонтович Березовский, Maksim Sozontovich Berezovskiy; Maksym Berezowski) (c.
Maksym Sozontovych Berezovsky (Максим Созонтович Березовський, Maksym Sozontovych Berezovskyi; Максим Созонтович Березовский, Maksim Sozontovich Berezovskiy; Maksym Berezowski) (c.
Manuel Blasco de Nebra
Manuel Orlandi Blasco de Nebra was a Spanish organist and composer who lived in Seville.
Manuel Orlandi Blasco de Nebra was a Spanish organist and composer who lived in Seville.
Manuel Pla
Manuel Pla i Agustí, was a Catalan composer, and harpsichordist at the court of Madrid.
Manuel Pla i Agustí, was a Catalan composer, and harpsichordist at the court of Madrid.
Marcos Portugal
Marcos António da Fonseca Portugal (March 24, 1762 – February 17, 1830) was a Portuguese classical composer, who achieved great international fame for his operas in Italian.
Marcos António da Fonseca Portugal (March 24, 1762 – February 17, 1830) was a Portuguese classical composer, who achieved great international fame for his operas in Italian.
Margarethe Danzi
Margarethe Danzi née Marchand was a German composer and soprano.
Margarethe Danzi née Marchand was a German composer and soprano.
Maria Brizzi Giorgi
Maria Brizzi Giorgi (b. 7 Aug 1775, d. Bologna, 26 Dec 1811) was an Italian organist, composer and pianist noted for her improvisational ability.
Maria Brizzi Giorgi (b. 7 Aug 1775, d. Bologna, 26 Dec 1811) was an Italian organist, composer and pianist noted for her improvisational ability.
Maria Frances Parke
Maria Frances Parke was an English soprano, pianist and composer of keyboard works.
Maria Frances Parke was an English soprano, pianist and composer of keyboard works.
Maria Hester Park
Maria Hester Park (née Reynolds) (September 29, 1760 – June 7, 1813) was a British composer, pianist, and singer.
Maria Hester Park (née Reynolds) (September 29, 1760 – June 7, 1813) was a British composer, pianist, and singer.
Maria Teresa Agnesi Pinottini
Maria Teresa Agnesi (October 17, 1720 – January 19, 1795) was an Italian composer.
Maria Teresa Agnesi (October 17, 1720 – January 19, 1795) was an Italian composer.
Marianne von Martinez
Marianna Marianne
Von Martines Martinez
May 4, 1744 – December 13, 1812, was a singer, pianist and composer of the classical period.
Marianna Marianne
Von Martines Martinez
May 4, 1744 – December 13, 1812, was a singer, pianist and composer of the classical period.
Mateo Albéniz
Mateo Albéniz, also known as Mateo Antonio Pérez de Albéniz - no relation to the better-known composer Isaac Albéniz - was a Spanish composer and priest.
Mateo Albéniz, also known as Mateo Antonio Pérez de Albéniz - no relation to the better-known composer Isaac Albéniz - was a Spanish composer and priest.
Mathias van den Gheyn
Mathias van den Gheyn (1721–1785) was a Flemish composer.
Mathias van den Gheyn (1721–1785) was a Flemish composer.
Michael Arne
Michael Arne (1740 or 1741 - 14 January 1786) was an English composer, harpsichordist, organist, singer, and actor.
Michael Arne (1740 or 1741 - 14 January 1786) was an English composer, harpsichordist, organist, singer, and actor.
Michael Haydn
Johann Michael Haydn was an Austrian composer of the classical period, the younger brother of Joseph Haydn.
Johann Michael Haydn was an Austrian composer of the classical period, the younger brother of Joseph Haydn.
Michele Carafa
Michele Enrico Carafa di Colobrano (17 November 1787 – 26 July 1872) was an Italian opera composer.
Michele Enrico Carafa di Colobrano (17 November 1787 – 26 July 1872) was an Italian opera composer.
Mikhail Sokolovsky (composer)
Mikhail Matveyevich Sokolovsky (Russian: Михаи́л Матве́евич Соколо́вский (1756—after 1795) was a late-18th century Russian opera composer, conductor and violinist.
Mikhail Matveyevich Sokolovsky (Russian: Михаи́л Матве́евич Соколо́вский (1756—after 1795) was a late-18th century Russian opera composer, conductor and violinist.
Muzio Clementi
Muzio Clementi was a celebrated composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer.
Muzio Clementi was a celebrated composer, pianist, pedagogue, conductor, music publisher, editor, and piano manufacturer.
Niccolò Piccinni
Niccolò Piccinni (January 16, 1728 – May 7, 1800) was an Italian composer of symphonies, sacred music, chamber music, and opera.
Niccolò Piccinni (January 16, 1728 – May 7, 1800) was an Italian composer of symphonies, sacred music, chamber music, and opera.
Pasquale Anfossi
Bonifacio Domenico Pasquale Anfossi (5 April 1727 – February 1797) was an Italian opera composer.
Bonifacio Domenico Pasquale Anfossi (5 April 1727 – February 1797) was an Italian opera composer.
Philip Hayes (composer)
Philip Hayes (Oxford, baptised 17 April 1738 – London, 19 March 1797) was a composer, organist, singer and conductor.
Philip Hayes (Oxford, baptised 17 April 1738 – London, 19 March 1797) was a composer, organist, singer and conductor.
Pierre Vachon
Pierre Vachon (3 june 1738 – 7 October 1803) was a French composer.
Pierre Vachon (3 june 1738 – 7 October 1803) was a French composer.
Pierre van Maldere
Pieter van Maldere was a violinist and composer from the Southern Low Countries.
Pieter van Maldere was a violinist and composer from the Southern Low Countries.
Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny
Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny was a French composer and a member of the French Académie des Beaux-Arts.
Pierre-Alexandre Monsigny was a French composer and a member of the French Académie des Beaux-Arts.
Polly Young
Polly Young (also known as Mary Young, Maria Young, Polly Barthélemon and Maria Barthélemon) (7 July 1749 – 20 September 1799) was an English soprano, composer ...
Polly Young (also known as Mary Young, Maria Young, Polly Barthélemon and Maria Barthélemon) (7 July 1749 – 20 September 1799) was an English soprano, composer ...
Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772-1806)
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia (1772–1806)
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Friedrich Ludwig Christian, commonly known as Louis Ferdinand (November 18, 1772 – October 10, 1806), was a prince of Prussia and a soldier in the Napoleonic Wars.
Rafael Antonio Castellanos
Rafael Antonio Castellanos (ca. 1725-1791) was a Guatemalan classical composer.
Rafael Antonio Castellanos (ca. 1725-1791) was a Guatemalan classical composer.
Samuel Wesley
Samuel Wesley (24 February 1766 – 11 October 1837) was an English organist and composer in the late Georgian period.
Samuel Wesley (24 February 1766 – 11 October 1837) was an English organist and composer in the late Georgian period.
Simon Sechter
Simon Sechter (11 October 178810 September 1867) was an Austrian music theorist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer.
Simon Sechter (11 October 178810 September 1867) was an Austrian music theorist, teacher, organist, conductor and composer.
Theodor von Schacht
Theodor von Schacht (1748 in Strasbourg – 20 June 1823 in Regensburg) was a German composer.
Theodor von Schacht (1748 in Strasbourg – 20 June 1823 in Regensburg) was a German composer.
Thomas Arne
Thomas Augustine Arne (12 March 1710 – 5 March 1778) was a British composer, best known for the patriotic song Rule, Britannia!.
Thomas Augustine Arne (12 March 1710 – 5 March 1778) was a British composer, best known for the patriotic song Rule, Britannia!.
Thomas Attwood (composer)
Thomas Attwood (23 November 1765 – 24 March 1838) was an English composer and organist.
Thomas Attwood (23 November 1765 – 24 March 1838) was an English composer and organist.
Timofiy Bilohradsky
Timofiy Bilohradsky (also Belogradsky, Pelogradsky; Тимофій Білоградський; ca.
Timofiy Bilohradsky (also Belogradsky, Pelogradsky; Тимофій Білоградський; ca.
Tommaso Marchesi
Tommaso Marchesi (March 7, 1773–June 6, 1852) was an Italian composer.
Tommaso Marchesi (March 7, 1773–June 6, 1852) was an Italian composer.
Tommaso Traetta
Tommaso Michele Francesco Saverio Traetta (30 March 1727 – 6 April 1779) was an Italian composer.
Tommaso Michele Francesco Saverio Traetta (30 March 1727 – 6 April 1779) was an Italian composer.
Vasily Pashkevich
Vasily Alexeyevich Pashkevich also Paskevich (Васи́лий Алексе́евич Пашке́вич or Паске́вич) (c.1742–March 20, 1797 St. Petersburg) was a Russian composer, singer, violinist and teac...
Vasily Alexeyevich Pashkevich also Paskevich (Васи́лий Алексе́евич Пашке́вич or Паске́вич) (c.1742–March 20, 1797 St. Petersburg) was a Russian composer, singer, violinist and teac...
Wenzel Pichl
Wenzel Pichl (25 September 1741 – 23 January 1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a classical Czech composer of the 18th Century.
Wenzel Pichl (25 September 1741 – 23 January 1805; known in his native language as Václav Pichl) was a classical Czech composer of the 18th Century.
Wenzel Raimund Birck
Wenzel Raimund Johann Birck (also spelled "Pirck", "Birk", "Birckh", "Pirckh", "Pürk", and "Pürck") (1718–1763) was one of the early proponents of Symphonic music in Vienna, along with Georg Chr...
Wenzel Raimund Johann Birck (also spelled "Pirck", "Birk", "Birckh", "Pirckh", "Pürk", and "Pürck") (1718–1763) was one of the early proponents of Symphonic music in Vienna, along with Georg Chr...
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (baptized July 6, 1773 - January 19, 1830) was a Bohemian composer.
Wenzel Thomas Matiegka (baptized July 6, 1773 - January 19, 1830) was a Bohemian composer.
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (22 November 1710 – 1 July 1784), the second child and eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach, was a German composer and performer.
Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (22 November 1710 – 1 July 1784), the second child and eldest son of Johann Sebastian Bach and Maria Barbara Bach, was a German composer and performer.
William Boyce (composer)
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – 7 February 1779) is widely regarded as one of the most important English-born composers of the 18th century.
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – 7 February 1779) is widely regarded as one of the most important English-born composers of the 18th century.
William Duncombe (composer)
William Duncombe (ca. 1736-1738 – November 30, 1818, or 1819) was an English composer.
William Duncombe (ca. 1736-1738 – November 30, 1818, or 1819) was an English composer.
William Flackton
William Flackton (bap. 27 March 1709 – 5 January 1798) was an 18th-century bookseller, publisher, amateur organist, viola player and composer.
William Flackton (bap. 27 March 1709 – 5 January 1798) was an 18th-century bookseller, publisher, amateur organist, viola player and composer.
William Herschel
Sir Frederick William Herschel, KH, FRS, German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel was a German-born British astronomer, technical expert, and composer.
Sir Frederick William Herschel, KH, FRS, German: Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel was a German-born British astronomer, technical expert, and composer.
Willoughby Bertie, 4th Earl of Abingdon
Willoughby Bertie, 4th Earl of Abingdon (16 January 1740 – 26 September 1799) was an English peer and music patron.
Willoughby Bertie, 4th Earl of Abingdon (16 January 1740 – 26 September 1799) was an English peer and music patron.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, baptismal name Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgangus Theophilus Mozart, was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era.
Zanetta Farussi
Zanetta Farussi, or Maria Giovanna Farussi, was an Italian actress, opera singer and composer.
Zanetta Farussi, or Maria Giovanna Farussi, was an Italian actress, opera singer and composer.
Étienne Méhul
Étienne Nicolas Méhul was a French composer, "the most important opera composer in France during the Revolution."
Étienne Nicolas Méhul was a French composer, "the most important opera composer in France during the Revolution."
Étienne Ozi
Etienne Ozi (9 December 1754 – 5 October 1813) was a French bassoonist and composer.
Etienne Ozi (9 December 1754 – 5 October 1813) was a French bassoonist and composer.