Archives: Composers

(1710-1736) An Italian Baroque composer, violinist and organist, is considered to be one of the greatest Italian musicians of the first half of the 18th-century and is one of the most important representatives of the Neapolitan school. Although he died at the age of 26, he composed a wealth of music in different genres, notably…

1868-1946 A prolific British composer, writing in most genres, alongside a successful career as a conductor and Professor of Music. He became Principal of the Birmingham and Midland Institute School of Music in 1900, succeeded Edward Elgar as Peyton Professor of Music at University of Birmingham (1908-34), and was influential in founding the City of…

Born: November 5, 1851, in Besançon, France.Died: May 19, 1934, in Lille, France. A French composer, conductor, and violist who played a significant role in the music scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Though not widely known today, he was an active figure in French musical life, particularly in the realm of…

Born: August 1, 1755, in Brescia, Italy.Died: March 28, 1818, in Bergamo, Italy. An Italian composer, violinist, and conductor, best known for his contributions to classical string music, particularly for the double bass. Though not as widely remembered as some of his contemporaries, Capuzzi’s works, especially his Concerto for Double Bass in D major, have…

Born: February 9, 1862, in Lübeck, Germany.Died: December 12, 1928, in Leipzig, Germany. A German cellist, composer, and teacher who made significant contributions to the repertoire of the cello. While he may not be as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Nölck was a prolific composer, particularly for his instrument, and his works are…

Little is known about Gustav Schlemüller but primarily for his work related to the double bass. His compositions are celebrated in the world of double bass performance, particularly for their technical challenges and musicality. His most famous piece, “Perpetuum Mobile”, is a virtuosic showpiece for the double bass. It requires both speed and dexterity, highlighting…

Born: September 29, 1847, in Brno, Moravia (modern-day Czech Republic).Died: February 16, 1928, in Vienna, Austria. A Czech composer, conductor, and bass singer. Though not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, he made notable contributions to the music scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Láska’s career was multifaceted, and his…

Born: March 18, 1844, in Tikhvin, Russia.Died: June 21, 1908, in Lyubensk, near St. Petersburg, Russia. A highly influential Russian composer, teacher, and member of the “Mighty Handful” (also known as “The Five”), a group dedicated to creating a distinctively Russian style of classical music. He is particularly renowned for his mastery of orchestration, his…

Mary Chandler was born in Kent on May 16th 1911. She studied music privately and at the Blackheath Conservatoire of Music. Her teachers included Harry Farjeon (composition), Margaret Eliot and Leon Goossens (oboe) and Harold Craxton (piano). In the early 1930s she studied English at Oxford University and Education at London University. She then taught…

Peter Lamb (1925-2013.)was born in London and studied composition at Trinity College of Music, subsequently with Arthur Benjamin, and was awarded a Fellowship of Trinity College for his String Quartet No.1. Peter combined a busy career as a professional composer and in music administration, initially working for two international record companies before an appointment as…