Classical Composers Born in April

April is a month of renewal, creativity, and inspiration — yet, surprisingly, it has given us fewer famous composers than many other times of the year. Perhaps that makes the ones who were born this month all the more remarkable. In fact, from Baroque masters to 20th-century innovators, these April-born musicians stand out for their originality and influence. Moreover, their music reflects the same freshness and vitality that define the season itself. So, let’s take a closer look at the select few composers who make April shine in the classical music calendar.

Explore their music right here on Music-Scores, and discover more about each composer by following the links to the individual posts.

Friedrich Adolf Ferdinand von Flotow – 27 April 1812. German born von Flotow is best known for his operas.

Sergei Rachmaninoff – 1 April 1873. Rachmaninoff was a Russian composer who lived in the 20th Century.

In summary

April has gifted us with composers who continue to inspire and challenge musicians everywhere. Furthermore, their music captures the spirit of renewal that defines spring, reminding us that great art is always in bloom. In addition, you can explore our sheet music collection on Music-Scores and bring these composers’ masterpieces to life on your own instrument this season.