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.
Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who created a unique blend of Eastern European folk music and modern classical styles.
John Cage was an American composer and music theorist known for his avant-garde works and innovative approach to musical composition.
Arnold Schönberg was an Austrian-American composer and music theorist, known for his innovative use of atonality and development of the twelve-tone technique.