Michael Haydn has been relegated almost entirely to the ranks of the neglected. Completely overshadowed today by his older brother Joseph, he was however no less respected during his time. Composing a vast array of both instrumental and vocal music, Michael Haydn is only now beginning to enjoy a renaissance of sorts, but much of his music is yet to enter the realm of regular performance in either church or concert settings. Learn more here.
he noted American composer Randall Thompson influenced a generation. He studied Harvard University and would go on to become Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choirs at Wellesley College, as well as receiving a Doctorate in Music from the University of Rochester. Discover this great work here.
Felix Mendelssohn is one of the more well-known figures in classical music from the 19th Century. Born in Germany and considered a child prodigy from a young age, he was active a composer, pianist, organist and conductor. Read more here.
Andreas Hammerschdmidt is not particularly well-known today but he was one of the most significant and popular composers of sacred music in Germany in the middle 17th century. Click here to learn more.
Australian composer Joseph Twist is one of the most in demand composers in Australia and abroad. He writes across a number of genres and even composes for the popular children's series 'Bluey'. Learn more here.
Bach has a special place in Western music. The sheer genius of his compositional style and expressive gamut of his works has made him one of our most popular composers today. Discover more here.
Dulcie Holland is one of the most important figures in Australian music history but her work as a recitalist and composer of great skill has only recently started to attract the attention it so justly deserves. Learn more here.
