George Frideric Handel, a German-born composer, is renowned for his operas, oratorios, and the iconic "Messiah," shaping the course of Baroque music.
Joseph Haydn, an influential Austrian composer of the Classical period, is renowned for his pioneering works in symphonies, quartets, and the development of the string quartet and sonata forms.
Johann Christian Bach was a German composer who, through his innovative and influential work, significantly influenced the transition from Baroque to Classical music.