Quiz Bowl Music: Composers Flashcards

John Phillip Sousa: Known as the "March King," he served as a Marine Corps bandmaster and composed famous marches, including "Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Semper Fidelis."
Scott Joplin: A pivotal figure in ragtime music with notable works like the "Maple Leaf Rag" and "The Entertainer."
Charles Ives: An insurance agent and innovative composer recognized for "Concord Sonata" and "Three Places in New England."
George Gershwin: Best known for blending classical and popular music, with iconic works such as "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess."
Aaron Copland: Celebrated for his orchestral compositions reflecting American themes, including "Appalachian Spring" and "Rodeo."
Samuel Barber: Noted for his lyrical compositions, including the haunting "Adagio for Strings."
John Cage: Pioneer of "chance music," famous for pieces like "4'33"" which challenges conventional notions of music.
Leonard Bernstein: A prominent conductor and composer known for works like "West Side Story" and "Candide."
Phillip Glass: A leading minimalist composer, recognized for "Einstein on the Beach" and "Akhnaten."
John Adams: Another minimalist figure, acclaimed for operas such as "Nixon in China" and orchestral works like "Short Ride in a Fast Machine."

Isaac Albeniz: Renowned for "Iberia," a work reflecting Spanish musical traditions.
Manuel de Falla: Known for his orchestral compositions such as "Nights in the Gardens of Spain."

Mily Balakirev: Leader of "The Five," a group emphasizing Russian nationalist music; composed "Islamey."
Cesar Cui: Another member of "The Five," noted for his operas "The Prisoner of the Caucasus."
Modest Mussorgsky: Famous for operas and orchestral works like "Pictures at an Exhibition" and "Boris Godunov."
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov: A naval officer and composer known for "Scheherazade" and "Capriccio Espagnol."
Alexander Borodin: Chemist and composer linked to "The Five," famed for "Prince Igor."
Mikhail Glinka: Recognized as the father of Russian classical music, noted for "Ruslan and Ludmila."
Peter Tchaikovsky: Supported by a wealthy patron; renowned for ballets like "Swan Lake" and "The Nutcracker."
Alexander Scriabin: Composer of works that explore mysticism, like "Poem of Ecstasy."
Sergei Rachmaninoff: A pianist and composer with notable works like "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini."
Igor Stravinsky: Innovator in rhythm and harmony, famous for "The Rite of Spring."
Sergei Prokofiev: Known for his film scores and concert works, including "Peter and the Wolf."
Dmitri Shostakovich: His music often reflected the struggles of life in Soviet Russia; known for "Leningrad Symphony."

Frederic Chopin: Renowned for his solo piano works, a close friend of George Sand.
Ignacy Jan Paderewski: Known as a pianist and composer, served as Prime Minister of Poland.

Giovanni Palestrina: Influential in the Renaissance, significant for his choral music, notably the "Pope Marcellus Mass."
Claudio Monteverdi: Composer of the first performed opera, "Orfeo."
Antonio Vivaldi: A cleric recognized as "The Red Priest," best known for "The Four Seasons."
Niccolo Paganini: A legendary violinist, famed for "La Campanella."
Gioachino Rossini: Known for his operas, including "The Barber of Seville."
Giuseppe Verdi: A titan of opera, with significant works like "Aida" and "La Traviata."
Giacomo Puccini: Renowned for dramatic operas such as "Tosca" and "Madame Butterfly."

Johann Sebastian Bach: A baroque master known for complex polyphony; works include "Brandenburg Concertos."
Ludwig van Beethoven: A revolutionary composer transitioning to romanticism; famous for his symphonies and sonatas.
Richard Wagner: Renowned for his operas; known for "The Ring of the Nibelung."
Johannes Brahms: A significant figure in Romantic music, known for "German Requiem" and "Hungarian Dances."

Hector Berlioz: Known for his dramatic orchestral works like "Symphonie Fantastique."
Camille Saint-Saëns: Notable for "Carnival of the Animals" and "Danse Macabre."
Claude Debussy: A key figure of Impressionist music, known for "Clair de Lune."

Bedrich Smetana: Czech musician known for "The Moldau."
Antonin Dvorak: Recognized for "Symphony from the New World."
Jean Sibelius: Finnish composer known for "Finlandia."
Gustav Holst: Known for his orchestral suite "The Planets."
Benjamin Britten: English composer famous for operas like "Peter Grimes."
Carl Maria von Weber: Founder of German Romantic opera and composer of "Der Freischütz."

Aaron Copland: Emphasized American themes in orchestration.
Leonard Bernstein: Integrated classical and popular music styles.
John Adams: Modern minimalist composer, known for operas and orchestral works.