Johannes Brahms was a prolific German composer and pianist, renowned for synthesizing romantic emotions with classical forms in music.
Frédéric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era whose unique style and expressive music transformed the piano repertoire.
Béla Bartók was a Hungarian composer, pianist, and ethnomusicologist who created a unique blend of Eastern European folk music and modern classical styles.
Karl Böhm was an Austrian conductor renowned for his interpretations of Mozart, Wagner, and Strauss, shaping the operatic landscape of the 20th century.