This is not a comprehensive list – I have selected a few of the most important/popular composers. A significantly larger list is found here. Note that birth dates may be open to debate since composers listed here may have been born during periods of poor record keeping.
1/27/1756 – 12/5/1791 Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (W.A.): Composer/Prodigy from the Classical period whose output covers opera, orchestra, chamber, solo instrumental and vocal music. Two famous works by Mozart: Eine Kleine Nacht Music (music for strings, A little night music) and the opera, The Marriage of Figero.
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His Greatest Piano Solos By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Collection for solo piano. Series: “His Greatest”. 192 pages. Published by Ashley Publications, Inc. (HL.510151) See more info… |
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The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflote) By Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791). Vocal score for voices (solo and ensemble) and piano accompaniment. Text language German/English. 167 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc. (HL.50337620) See more info… |
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Music for Little Mozarts – Music Lesson (Book 1) (A Piano Course to Bring Out the Music in Every Young Child) Written by Christine H. Barden, E. L. Lancaster, Gayle Kowalchyk. Instructional book (big note notation) for piano. 48 pages. Published by Alfred Publishing. (AP.14577) See more info… |
- Mozart – piano music – piano sonatas, etudes and more
- Mozart – easy piano music – arrangements of piano music for beginners as well as studies and etudes
- Mozart – music for strings – string quartets
- Mozart – music for orchestra – symphonies
- Mozart – concertos with orchestra – concertos with solo and ensemble instruments (violin, piano, cello, etc.)
- Mozart – music for voice – vocal works – art songs, Lieder, arias, opera
1/7/1899 – 1/30/1963 Poulenc, Francis: Composer from the modern period with strong Romantic/Impressionist links. Poulenc composed a number or religious works (choral music as well as sacred songs) in addition to his instrumental output. Two famous works: Gloria (Soprano, SATB and orchestra) and the opera, Dialogues of the Carmelites.
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Gloria (Vocal Score) By Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). Vocal score for SATB choir. Series: Choral Large Works. Text language Latin. 60 pages. Published by Salabert. (HL.50418140) See more info… |
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Melodies et Chansons Voice and Piano. By Francis Poulenc. This edition: SEAS18889. Vocal Collection. 188 pages. Published by Editions Salabert. (50481186) See more info… |
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Piano Album By Francis Poulenc (1899-1963). Collection for solo piano. 56 pages. Published by Salabert. (HL.50488443) See more info… |
- Poulenc – piano music – piano sonatas, etudes and more
- Poulenc – music for strings – string quartets
- Poulenc – music for orchestra – symphonies
- Poulenc – concertos with orchestra – concertos with solo and ensemble instruments (violin, piano, cello, etc.)
- Poulenc – music for voice – vocal works – art songs, Lieder, arias, opera, French Chansons
1/31/1797 – 11/19/1828 Schubert, Franz Peter: Composer from the late Classical period whose song/Lieder output was tremendous. Schubert’s works for piano are also still popular. Two famous works: Ave Maria (sacred/art song but arranged for just about any instrument combination) and the Unfinished Symphony.
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The Complete Ave Maria By Charles Francois Gounod (1818-1893), Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Vocal/piano/organ book for high voice solo, medium voice solo, low voice solo, piano (accompaniment and solo) and organ (accompaniment and solo). 80 pages. Published by Hal Leonard. (HL.747023) See more info… |
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200 Songs in three volumes (Volume 1: 100 Songs) Selected by Sergius Kagen, composed by Franz Schubert (1797-1828). Collection for high voice solo and piano accompaniment. Text language German. Published by International Music Co. (IM.2010) See more info… |
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50 Selected Songs – Low Voice By Franz Schubert (1797-1828), Hugo Wolf (1860-1903), Johannes Brahms (1833-1897), Richard Strauss (1864-1949), Robert Schumann (1810-1856), edited by Florence Easton. Collection for low voice and piano. Schirmer Library Vol.1755. Text language English, German. 212 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc. (HL.50261430) See more info… |
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Piano Sonatas, Volume I By Franz Schubert (1797-1828), edited by Paul Mies. Collection for Piano (Harpsichord), 2-hands. Urtext edition-paper bound. 163 pages. Published by G. Henle. (HL.51480146) See more info… |
- Schubert – piano music – piano sonatas, etudes and more
- Schubert – easy piano music – arrangements of piano music for beginners as well as studies and etudes
- Schubert – music for strings – string quartets
- Schubert – music for orchestra – symphonies
- Schubert – concertos with orchestra – concertos with solo and ensemble instruments (violin, piano, cello, etc.)
- Schubert – music for voice – vocal works – art songs, Leider, arias, opera