Classical Composers Born in February
February may be the shortest month of the year, yet it has given us some of the brightest stars in classical music. In fact, from the elegance of the Baroque era to the passion of the Romantic period, these February-born composers have shaped the development of music for centuries. Moreover, their works remain an essential part of the repertoire, continuing to inspire musicians and captivate audiences around the world. Therefore, in this article, we will explore the composers who make February such a remarkable month for music history.
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Find the composers with February birthdays right here. Then discover more about each composer by following the links to our dedicated blog posts.
Luigi Boccherini – 19 February 1743. Boccherini was an Italian composer and cellist.
Arcangelo Corelli – 17 February 1653. Corelli was an Italian violinist and composer during the Baroque period.
Carl Czerny – 21 February 1791. Czerny was a famous Austrian composer and teacher who was a child prodigy composing from the age of seven.
Léo Delibes – 21st February 1836. French Delibes was an opera and ballet composer.
Leopold Godowsky – 13th February 1870. Godowsky was a well-known Polish-American virtuoso pianist and composer, known in the music world as the “Buddha of the Piano”.
George Frideric Handel – 23 February 1685. German born Handel is regarded as one of the greatest composers of the late Baroque era.
Felix Mendelssohn – 3rd February 1809. Mendelssohn was a German composer, organist, and pianist of the early Romantic period.
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry – 27 Feb 1848. Parry was an English composer, historian of music, and teacher.
Michael Praetorius – 15 February 1571. Praetorius was a German composer, music theorist and organist.
Gioachino Rossini – 29th February 1792. Rossini was born in Italy and his family had a very musical background.
Fernando Sor – 14 February 1778 (date of baptism). Sor was a Spanish classical guitarist and composer.
Francesco Maria Veracini – 1 February 1690. Veracini was an Italian composer and violinist best known for his sonatas.
Wrapping up
From Handel’s Baroque brilliance to Mendelssohn’s youthful genius, February has brought us some of the greatest voices in music history. Moreover, their works continue to inspire performers and delight audiences around the world. As a result, exploring their music is a perfect way to brighten the last weeks of winter. In addition, you can discover our sheet music collection and bring these timeless compositions to life on your own instrument.