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Composers Born in November

Find out about the classical composers born in November

Photo by Jonathan Talbert on Unsplash

When November rolls around, most of us think of shorter days, cozy evenings, and maybe a little holiday planning. But November also happens to be the birth month of some of the world’s most influential classical composers. From fiery Romantics to modern trailblazers, this month has brought us a surprisingly rich lineup of musical legends. Let’s meet a few of them.

You can explore their compositions right here on Music-Scores, and if you want to find out more, follow the links to the individual blog posts.

Black and white portrait of Alexander Borodin in his early thirties

Alexander Borodin – 12 November 1833. A Russian composer who was the son of a Georgian nobleman.

François Couperin, composer. Etching by Jean-Jacques Flipart,

François Couperin – 10 November 1668. Born in Paris to a musical family, Couperin is particularly known for his harpsichord works and chamber music.

Black and White photo of Manuel de Falla in his later years

Manuel de Falla – 23 November 1876. de Falla is one of Spain’s most important musicians from the first half of the 20th century.

Painting in black and white of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf

Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf – 2 November 1739. Born in Vienna, Dittersdorf was a violinist and composer.

Black & White portrait of Scott Joplin in his thirties

Scott Joplin – 24 November 1868. Born in Texas, Joplin became known as the ‘King of Ragtime’, having written over one hundred ragtime pieces.

Black & White photograph of John Phillip Sousa taken in November 1922

John Philip Sousa – 6 November 1854. Sousa was an American bandmaster and composer in the late Romantic era, known as ‘The March King’.

Black & White photograph of Francisco Tarrega playing the guitar

Francisco Tàrrega – 21 November 1852. Tàrrega was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist often referred to as the ‘the father of classical guitar’

Colour portrait of Carl Maria von Weber by Caroline Bardua in 1821

Carl Maria von Weber – 18 November 1786. von Weber was a German composer, skilled pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era.

In summary

So while November might be known for falling leaves and chilly nights, it’s also a month to celebrate some of the brightest voices in classical music. These composers gave us music that ranges from cozy and lyrical to dramatic and world-changing. Next time you’re sipping tea on a November evening, why not explore their works for yourself—download the sheet music from music-scores.com and bring their genius to life at your own instrument?

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