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Find out about the classical composers born in November<\/h1>\n\n\n
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Photo by Jonathan Talbert<\/a> on Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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\u2019s most influential classical composers. From fiery Romantics to modern trailblazers, this month has brought us a surprisingly rich lineup of musical legends. Let\u2019s meet a few of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alexander Borodin<\/a> \u2013 12 November 1833. A Russian composer who was the son of a Georgian nobleman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Fran\u00e7ois<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Fran\u00e7ois Couperin<\/a> – 10 November 1668. Born in Paris to a musical family, Couperin is particularly known for his harpsichord works and chamber music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Manuel de Falla<\/a> – 23 November 1876. de Falla is one of Spain\u2019s most important musicians from the first half of the 20th century.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Painting<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf<\/a> – 2 November 1739. Born in Vienna, Dittersdorf was a violinist and composer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Scott Joplin<\/a> – 24 November 1868. Born in Texas, Joplin became known as the \u2018King of Ragtime\u2019, having written over one hundred ragtime pieces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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John Philip Sousa<\/a> – 6 November 1854. Sousa was an American bandmaster and composer in the late Romantic era, known as \u2018The March King\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Black<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Francisco T\u00e0rrega<\/a> – 21 November 1852. T\u00e0rrega was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist often referred to as the \u2018the father of classical guitar\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Colour<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Carl Maria von Weber<\/a> – 18 November 1786. von Weber was a German composer, skilled pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So while November might be known for falling leaves and chilly nights, it\u2019s 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\u2019re sipping tea on a November evening, why not explore their works for yourself\u2014download the sheet music from music-scores.com and bring their genius to life at your own instrument?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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