Classical Music

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Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Internationally renowned as the finest Mozart and Strauss soprano since World War II, Elisabeth Schwarzkopf was a preeminent performer in both opera and Lieder for three decades.
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf

Igor Stravinsky

Popularly known during his lifetime as The World's Greatest Living Composer, Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971) not only wrote some of the twentieth century's most influential music, he also assumed the role of cultural icon.
Igor Stravinsky

Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Germany. Bach is considered by many as the greatest composer. Bach was a master of the contrapuntal technique and his music marks the culmination of the Baroque polyphonic style.
Johann Sebastian Bach

Béla Bartók

The Hungarian composer and pianist Béla Bartók was born in Nagyszentmiklós (now Romania) on March 25, 1881. He died of leukemia in New York on September 26, 1945.
Béla Bartók

Johannes Brahms

The German composer Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was born in Hamburg on 7 May 1833. He is regarded as one of the major composers of the 19th century.
Brahms came from humble origins and had to struggle to make a living and building his musical career.
Johannes Brahms

Claude Debussy

Claude Debussy (1862-1918) was a French composer born in St. Germain-en-Laye. His harmonic innovations helped pave the way for musical changes in the twentieth century.
Claude Debussy

Edvard Hagerup Grieg

Edvard Hagerup Grieg (1843-1907) is the best known Norwegian composer. Grieg was born in Bergen. From the age of six, Grieg received piano lessons from his mother and studied at the Leipzig Conservatory.
Edvard Hagerup Grieg

Franz Liszt

The Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt is regarded as the founder of the solo piano recital. Many people consider Liszt as the greatest pianist of all time.
Franz Liszt

Pop Music

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Beatles

In 1964 the Beatles had their first number one hit record in the United States. Many UK bands imitated their style and provoked a "British Invasion" all around the world. The group toured a lot and made films and records in between.
Beatles

Beach Boys

The American rock group Beach Boys defined the 1960s idyll of sunny California. The group was known for its rich vocal harmonies and the lyrics where mainly about surfing, cars and love.
Beach Boys

Led Zeppelin

The British rock band Led Zeppelin was extremely popular in the 1970s. In 1966 Jimmy Page (guitar) joined the Yardbirds, but in 1968 the other group members left the group and Page felt obligated to fulfill an upcoming tour.
Led Zeppelin

Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presley (1935-1977) was an American singer and actor. Presley is regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century.
Elvis Presley

Queen

The British rock band Queen was one of the most popular groups of the 1970s. The Members were Freddy Mercury (1946-1991), Brian May (b. 1947), John Deacon (b. 1951) and Roger Taylor (b. 1949).
Queen

U2

U2 was one of the world's most popular rock bands of the 1980s. The group was formed in 1976 when drummer Larry Mullen Jr. posted a notice on a school bulletin board asking for fellow musicians to form a rock band.
U2

Velvet Underground

The American rock band Velvet Underground was founded in 1965 by Lou Reed (vocals and guitar) and John Cale (bass, viola, piano and organ). Sterling Morrison (guitar) and Maureen Tucker (drums) completed the group.
Velvet Underground