Famous Composers - List of Famous Composers - page 17

A composer is someone who creates and writes music. Composing is a solitary work and they mostly operate from home or a studio. Composers create original music ranging from pop to jazz to classical. They may write music for film scores, operas, ballets, other stage productions, or even television commercials. The musical themes and background music for films and television shows are created by composers. Composers who write for the stage may specialize in operas, musicals, plays, or other productions. Composers normally work alone, and need to be able to set their schedules independently. This can be a lonely occupation at times, though it can also be very rewarding. Responsibilities of a composer include determining the types of instruments and voices needed to achieve the intended effects of a composition, transcribing created music into musical notation and guiding musicians during practices and rehearsals. Creating music is a very creative process, and not all composers are able to adjust well to the demands of music as a business. The enthralling music created by the composer forms the backbone of almost every form of entertainment. This section provides you information about the life and works of various famous composers from all over the world.

The Most Famous Composers

NameBirthdayNationalityBio
Emina JahovićJanuary 15, 1982SerbianEmina Jahović Sandal is a Serbian model, actress and singer-songwriter
John DenverDecember 31, 1943AmericanJohn Denver, a famous American singer-songwriter and activist, is remembered for songs like Take Me Home, Country Roads and Annie's Song
Ludwig van BeethovenDecember 16, 1770GermanLudwig Van Beethoven was one of the greatest composers the world has ever had
Goran BregovićMarch 22, 1950YugoslavGoran Bregovic the iconic musician is well known for composing the scores of award winning films like the ‘Underground’ and ‘Time of the Gypsies’
Joan JettSeptember 22, 1958AmericanJoan Jett is an American rock singer, musician, composer, actress, and record producer
Ludovico EinaudiNovember 23, 1955ItalianLudovico Einaudi is an eminent Italian pianist and music composer
Wolfgang Amadeus MozartJanuary 27, 1756AustrianWolfgang Mozart was one of the most prolific composers whose name is written in golden letters in the history of music
Edie SedgwickApril 20, 1943AmericanEdie Sedgwick was an American fashion model and actress, best known for her recurring appearances in Andy Warhol’s films
Chaka KhanMarch 23, 1953AmericanChaka Khan, also popularly known as the Queen of Funk, is an American recording artist
50 CentJuly 6, 1975American50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson III) is an American rapper, record producer, businessman and actor
Anton Webern

Anton Webern

Anton Webern was a noted Austrian composer and conductor

Percy Grainger

Australian-born American composer and pianist, Percy Grainger is lauded for his eccentric music and lifestyle

AustralianJuly 8, 1882142 views

Wesley Stromberg

Wesley Stromberg is an American singer, songwriter and musician

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones is an American record producer, film & TV producer, composer, conductor, instrumentalist, jazz trumpeter, and record company executive

AmericanMarch 14, 1933205 views

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend is an English rock musician, singer-songwriter and a multiple instrument player

BritishMay 19, 1945231 views

Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney is an English musician and a former member of the legendary music band ‘The Beatles’

BritishJune 18, 1942199 views

Pat Metheny

Pat Metheny is an American jazz guitarist and composer best known as the founder of The Pat Metheny group

AmericanAugust 12, 1954275 views

John Williams

John Williams is a multiple award-winning, widely successful American composer, conductor and pianist

John Denver

John Denver, a famous American singer-songwriter and activist, is remembered for songs like Take Me Home, Country Roads and Annie's Song

AmericanDecember 31, 1943804 views

Chief Keef

Chief Keef (Keith Kozart) is an American rapper, record producer and a mixtape artist

AmericanAugust 15, 1995260 views