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…ability to evoke emotions through his music have made him one of the most revered composers in history. Influence on Future Composers Rossini’s influence on future composers is undeniable. His…

…Gabriel Fauré, who would later become one of the most influential composers of his generation. Notable Works and Contributions Throughout his life, Saint-Saëns composed a vast array of works spanning…

…There, he studied composition with Karl Eisrach and Alexander Ulybyshev. It was during his time in St. Petersburg that he encountered fellow composers Modest Mussorgsky, César Cui, Alexander Borodin, and…

…places such as France, Switzerland, Italy, and Russia. These travels greatly influenced his musical style, particularly his exposure to Russian composers and their works. In 1884, Debussy’s cantata L’Enfant prodigue…

…began to attract groups of young composers, among them the group known as Les Six. The Influencer and the Rise to Fame A pivotal moment in Satie’s career came in…

…to co-found the Copenhagen concert society, Euterpe, aimed at promoting the works of young Scandinavian composers. The Composer’s Marriage and Personal Life On June 11, 1867, Grieg married his first…