Composer Timelines
A Visual Journey Through Music History
Travel through time and explore the lives and works of the great composers. This timeline highlights key figures from the Baroque period to the Modern era, providing a glimpse into the evolution of Western classical music.
Johann Sebastian Bach
1685-1750
Baroque Era
A master of counterpoint, harmony, and intricate musical structures. His work represents the pinnacle of the Baroque era.
George Frideric Handel
1685-1759
Baroque Era
Famed for his operas, oratorios, and anthems, including the iconic "Messiah". A leading composer of his time.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
1756-1791
Classical Era
A prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. His music is revered for its melodic beauty, formal elegance, and richness of harmony.
Ludwig van Beethoven
1770-1827
Classical/Romantic Era
A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras. His work is known for its heroic scope and emotional depth.
Frédéric Chopin
1810-1849
Romantic Era
A Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, who wrote primarily for solo piano. His work is known for its poetic delicacy.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
1840-1893
Romantic Era
A Russian composer whose works are noted for their lush orchestration and passionate melodies, including famous ballets like "Swan Lake".
Claude Debussy
1862-1918
Modern Era
A French composer associated with impressionist music, though he intensely disliked the term. Known for his sensory and atmospheric compositions.
Igor Stravinsky
1882-1971
Modern Era
A Russian-born composer whose work revolutionized 20th-century music. His "The Rite of Spring" famously caused a riot at its 1913 premiere.