Canonical composers (early period)

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Composer categories

1) Canonical composers (early period), 2) Canonical composers (modern period), 3) Living composers, 4) Under-rated female composers, 5) Under-rated male composers, 6) Trailblazers, 7) Crossover composers, 8) Wildcards

Music subjects

1) Classical forms (sonatas etc.), 2) Landscapes and the seasons, 3) Love and relationships, 4) War and peace, 5) Religion and Christianity, 6) Pageantry and patriotism, 7) Folksongs and mythology, 8) Storytelling

 

William Byrd (1540-1623)

One of the three greats of Renaissance music. See also Religion and Christianity

Jane Mary Guest (1762-1846)

The earliest published female composer I can find, and teacher of royalty. See also Classical forms

George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

German, but spent most of his life in England. The Messiah. See also Pageantry and Patriotism

Henry Purcell (1659-1695)

The first English superstar composer. See also Storytelling