Igor Stravinsky was a Russian-born composer and conductor whose innovative, groundbreaking works, particularly "The Rite of Spring," revolutionized classical music.
Olivier Messiaen was a French composer and ornithologist known for his innovative use of bird songs and religious themes in his music.
John Cage was an American composer and music theorist known for his avant-garde works and innovative approach to musical composition.
Wilhelm Furtwängler was a renowned German conductor, composer, and pianist, who significantly influenced the world of classical music during the 20th century.
Alban Berg was an Austrian composer known for his contributions to the atonal and expressionist movements in classical music, with works like "Wozzeck" and "Lulu" defining his legacy.
Gustav Mahler ... was a renowned Austrian composer and conductor, celebrated for his symphonies and song cycles that profoundly impacted the Romantic era of classical music.