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1. German composer, studied piano and began his career as a promising virtuoso pianist. Due to the unfortunate loss of one of his senses he was forced to give up piano in public. Five piano concertos and one opera are just some of his work.
2. German composer, decided to become a composer at 15. He began writing operas in a German Romantic style. He revolutionized opera into a new art form. One of his famous operas is "Lohengrin".
3. Polish composer, but greatly loved by the French, specialized in composing pieces for the piano. Although he created many masterpieces his worst critic was himself. One of his most famous pieces is "Fantaisie Impromptu".
4. Was the musical director to several royal courts where his duties included writing music for special events such as weddings. He was known more as an organ player than a composer. To his second wife, he gave a notebook containing many pieces such as "Minuet in G".
5. Austrian composer, was extremely important in the development of the symphony, sonata and string quartet. One of his most famous pieces is "Surprise Symphony".
6. This composer was a priest and a violin teacher and a prolific composer. For most of his career he was a music master at an orphanage for girls where his music was heavily emphasized. One of his most famous movements is "The Four Seasons".
7. One of the most famous composers of music history. By the age of five he could play and compose pieces himself. By the age of six he was touring Europe playing his pieces. He lived a short life dying at 35 of illness.
8. Austrian composer, he came from a musical family. Ran away at 19 and formed his own orchestra which he became composer of. He rightly gained his name as the "Waltz King" after writing so many waltz pieces including the famous "Blue Danube" waltz.
9. Czech composer, he grew up in a musical family where he learned to play the organ. Composed nine operas which only really became famous after his death. One of his most famous pieces is "From The Street".
10. More modern composer, taught himself to play the piano and left home at seventeen to seek his fortune in music. He took on his own style of music known as ragtime. One of his most famous pieces is "The Entertainer".
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