Classical music has some of the biggest names in western civilization, and above all are composers who personify and epitomize the art form.
No surprise, Beethoven lands the top spot on our list of the most well-known composers worldwide with 14M searches annually. Mozart follows Beethoven with 14M searches. Bach, Chopin, Vivaldi, Brahms, Debussy, Wagner, Hayden and Tchaikovsky round out the remaining spots.
Michael Vincent is the Founder and General Manager Ludwig Van. He publishes regularly and writes occasionally. A specialist in digital media for over 20 years, he has worked as a senior editor and is a former freelance classical music critic for the Toronto Star. Michael holds a Doctorate in Music from the University of Toronto.
Latest posts by Michael Vincent (see all)
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