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Famous Composers/Musicians of the 20th Century
The 20th century signifies the advent of sound recording. Here are the well-known composers/musicians during this period.
20th Century Composers
Music during the 20th century brought about many innovations on how music was, created, performed and appreciated. Composers were more willing to experiment on new music forms and used technology to enhance their compositions.
Béla Bartók
A brief looka into the life of Bela Bartok.
George Gershwin
Biographical information on 20th century composer George Gershwin.
Zoltan Kodaly
More information on 20th century composer and music educator Zoltan Kodaly.
Dmitry Shostakovich
Information about the life and works of composer Dmitry Shostakovich.
Rebecca Clarke
A concise biography of the female composer Rebecca Clarke.
Jerome Kern
Information on the life and works of composer Jerome Kern.
