Famous musicians born in the year 1903
Here are 50 famous musicians from the world were born in 1903:
Bix Beiderbecke
Bix Beiderbecke (March 10, 1903 Davenport-August 6, 1931 Sunnyside) otherwise known as Bix Biederbecke, Bix Beiderbake, Bix Beiderbeke, Beiderbecke, Bix, Leon Bix Beiderbecke, Leon Bismark "Bix" Beiderbecke or Leon Bismark Beiderbecke was an American musician, composer and trumpeter.
His albums: With Jean Goldkette's Orchestra 1924-1927, Great Original Performances 1924-1930, The Bix Beiderbecke Collection, EMI Jazz Masters: Bix Beiderbecke, Felix the Cat, 1928, Volume 5, 20.3013-HI: Jazz Lips (disc 2), Bixology, Jazz & Blues Collection 25: Bix Beiderbecke and The Bix Beiderbecke Gold Collection. Genres: Jazz, Dixieland and White jazz.
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Lawrence Welk
Lawrence Welk (March 11, 1903 Strasburg-May 17, 1992 Santa Monica) also known as Welk, Lawrence was an American musician, bandleader and impresario.
His discography includes: American Favorites, 22 All Time Favorite Waltzes, Favorites, The Best of Lawrence Welk, 22 of the Greatest Waltzes, Young World, Wonderful! Wonderful!, Lawrence Welk Plays a 50-Year Hit Parade of Songs, Live at Lake Tahoe and Polkas.
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Vladimir Horowitz
Vladimir Horowitz (October 1, 1903 Kiev-November 5, 1989 New York City) also known as Владимир Самойлович Горовиц, Володимир Самійлович Горовиць, Horowitz, Horowitz, Vladimir, Vladimir Samoylovich Horowitz, Vladimir Samoylovich Gorowitz or Volodya was an American pianist, teacher and composer.
His albums: Favorite Encores, The First Recordings: Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto no. 3, The Recordings 1930-1951, Horowitz plays Prokofiev / Barber / Kabalevsky: Sonatas, Horowitz: The Last Romantic, Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 48: Vladimir Horowitz II, A Tribute to Vladimir Horowitz: Highlights from the Carnegie Hall Concerts, Discovered Treasures, The Essential Vladimir Horowitz and The Complete Masterworks Recordings, Volume 9: Late Russian Romatics. Genres: Classical music.
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Bob Hope
Bob Hope (May 29, 1903 Eltham-July 27, 2003 Toluca Lake) also known as Leslie Townes Hope, `Old Ski Nose`, Lester Townes Hope, Robert Hope, Packy East, Lester T. Hope, Old Ski Nose, Lester Hope or Bob was an American comedian, golfer, actor, film producer, author, singer, dancer, athlete, lineman, butcher, professional boxer, television producer, vaudeville performer and screenwriter. He had four children, William Kelly Francis Hope, Linda Hope, Eleanora Hope and Anthony J. Hope.
His most well known albums: Bob Hope & Friends: Thanks for the Memories, Best of Bob Hope, Thanks for the Memory, Thanks for the Memory / Two Sleepy People and Live Recordings From Bob Hope.
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Claudio Arrau
Claudio Arrau (February 6, 1903 Chillán-June 9, 1991 Mürzzuschlag) a.k.a. Arrau, Claudio, Claudio Arrau and Boston Symphony Orchestra (Sir Colin Davis) or Arrau, Claudio and Boston Symphony Orchestra , Sir Colin Davis was a Chilean pianist and teacher.
Discography: The Complete Piano Sonatas & Concertos (feat. piano: Claudio Arrau)(disc 5), Claudio Arrau Collection: Highlights, Beethoven: Complete Piano Sonatas, Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 5: Claudio Arrau II, Piano Works, Piano Sonatas Nos. 8, 23, 14, Liszt, Goldberg Variations, The Nocturnes and Nocturnes (disc 2). Genres he performed include Classical music.
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Emmett Hardy
Emmett Hardy (June 12, 1903 Louisiana-June 16, 1925) was an American , .
Genres: Jazz.
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Aram Khachaturian
Aram Khachaturian (June 6, 1903 Tbilisi-May 1, 1978 Moscow) a.k.a. Արամ Խաչատրյան, Aram Chatschaturjan, Amar Khachaturian, Aram Katchatourian, Aram Khatchatourian, Aram Kachaturian, Aram Il'Yich Khachaturian, Aram Khatschaturian, Khatchaturian, Khatschaturian, Аpaм Ильич Xaчaтypян, Aram Ilich Khachaturian , Aram Khatchaturian, Amar Khatchaturian, Aram Khachaturyan, Aram Xačatryan, Khachaturian, Aram Il'ič Hačaturjan, Chatjaturjan, Khachaturian Gayne Ballet, A. Khachaturian, 아람 하차투리안, Khachaturian, Aram Ilich, Aram Ilyich Khachaturyan, A. Khachaturyan, Aram Jachaturián, Emin Khachaturian, Aram Khachaturian (1903-1978) or Khatchaturin was an Armenian composer, conductor and film score composer.
His albums: Ballet Music, Piano Concerto in D-flat / Sonatina / Toccata (London Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Loris Tjeknavorian, piano: Alberto Portugheis), Aram Khachaturian (1903 - 1978), Gayaneh (USSR RTV Large Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Djansug Kakhidze), Spartacus / Gayaneh / The Seasons, Symphony No. 2 “The Bell” / “Battle of Stalingrad” – Suite (Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra feat. conductor: Loris Tjeknavorian), Gayaneh (USSR Radio and TV Large Symphony Orchestra feat. conductor: Djansug Kakhidze), Piano Concerto / Violin Concerto / Masquerade Suite / Symphony no. 2, Violin Concerto / Concerto-Rhapsody (National Symphony Orchestra of the Ukraine, feat. conductor: Theodore Kuchar, violin: Mihaela Martin) and Spartacus (Rias-Kammerchor & Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin feat. conductor: Michail Jurowski). Genres he performed include Ballet, 20th-century classical music, Chamber music, Incidental music, Film score and Ballet.
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James "Bubber" Miley
James "Bubber" Miley (April 3, 1903 Aiken-May 20, 1932 New York City) also known as Bubber Miley, James Miley or Miley, Bubber was an American trumpeter and musician.
Genres: Jazz and Dixieland.
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Evgeny Mravinsky
Evgeny Mravinsky (June 4, 1903 Saint Petersburg-January 19, 1988 Saint Petersburg) also known as Евгений Мравинский, Yevgeny Mravinsky, Евгений Александрович Мравинский, Yevgeni Mravinsky, Evgeni Mravinsky or Mravinsky, Yevgeny Aleksandrovich was a Russian conductor.
His albums: Symphonies nos. 4, 5 & 6 "Pathétique", Musique pour cordes, percussions et célesta / Concerto pour orchestre, Historical Russian Archives: Evgeny Mravinsky Edition, Symphony No. 5 (The Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra feat. conductor: Yevgeni Mravinsky), , Three Concertos, Shostakovich: Symphony no. 8 / Mozart: Symphony no. 33, Shostakovich: Symphony no. 7 "Leningrad", Glazunov: Symphony no. 4 / Ovsianiko-Kulikovsky: Symphony no. 21 and Hindemith: Symphony "Harmonia Mundi" / Honegger: Symphony no. 3 "Liturgy".
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Big Joe Williams
Big Joe Williams (October 16, 1903 Crawford-December 17, 1982 Macon) also known as Joe Lee Williams or Williams, Big Joe was an American singer, songwriter and musician.
His albums include Watergate Blues, Absolutely the Best, At Folk City, Baby Please Don't Go, I Got Wild, Nothing but the Blues, Shake Your Boogie, Sugar Mama, The Blues Collection 36: Baby Please Don't Go and Mississippi's Big Joe Williams and His Nine-String Guitar. Genres: Delta blues.
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Paul Joseph James Martin
Paul Joseph James Martin (June 23, 1903 Ottawa-September 14, 1992 Windsor) otherwise known as Paul Martin was a Canadian politician and lawyer. He had one child, Paul Martin.
Paul Martin began his political career in 1935, where he was elected as a member of parliament for Essex East. He served in various positions in the Canadian government, including Minister of National Health and Welfare, Minister of External Affairs, and Minister of Finance. In 1963, he became the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and served as Leader of the Opposition until his retirement in 1968. During his time as Minister of Finance, Martin brought in significant tax reform and introduced the Canadian Pension Plan. He was also instrumental in the creation of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. In addition to his political career, Martin was a successful lawyer and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1946. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1967 and promoted to Companion of the Order of Canada in 1992, shortly before his death.
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Jeanette MacDonald
Jeanette MacDonald (June 18, 1903 Philadelphia-January 14, 1965 Houston) a.k.a. Jeanette Anna MacDonald, MacDonald, Jeanette, Mac, The Iron Butterfly, Jeannette MacDonald, Jenni, JAM, Jeanette Mac Donald, Edward Macalino or McDonald, Jeanette was an American singer and actor.
Discography: Ah Sweet Mystery of Life, America's Singing Sweethearts, Favorites In Stereo, Favorites in Hi-Fi and Indian Love Call.
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Ben Pollack
Ben Pollack (June 22, 1903 Chicago-June 7, 1971 Palm Springs) otherwise known as Father of Swing was an American musician, bandleader, drummer, film score composer and actor.
Pollack started playing drums at a young age and quickly became an in-demand musician in Chicago during the 1920s jazz scene. He then moved to New York City and formed his own band in the early 1930s, which featured many future jazz legends such as Benny Goodman and Jack Teagarden.
He and his band became known for their danceable swing music and Pollack became one of the pioneers of the swing era. Pollack also led the house band on CBS Radio's "The Old Gold Show" in the late 1930s.
In addition to his musical career, Pollack also appeared in several films such as "The Big Broadcast of 1936" and "The Benny Goodman Story." He later moved to California and worked on film scores for movies and television shows.
Pollack remained active in music until his death in 1971 and his legacy as a pioneer of swing music continues to influence musicians today.
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Ray Noble
Ray Noble (December 17, 1903 Brighton-April 3, 1978 London) otherwise known as Ray Nobel or Noble, Ray was a British composer, bandleader and actor.
His albums: The Hot Sides. Genres he performed: Jazz.
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Milton Brown
Milton Brown (September 7, 1903 Stephenville-April 13, 1936 Fort Worth) also known as Brown, Milton was an American musician.
His related genres: Western swing.
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Teddy Weatherford
Teddy Weatherford (October 11, 1903 Pocahontas-April 25, 1945 Kolkata) was an American jazz pianist and musician.
He was born in Pocahontas, Virginia and began playing piano at a very young age. In the 1920s, he moved to Asia and started playing in various venues across the continent. He gained widespread popularity in Shanghai, where he became the first African-American musician to lead a house band in a hotel.
Weatherford played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Coleman Hawkins. He also developed a unique style that blended jazz with various Eastern musical elements.
During World War II, Weatherford and his family were interned by the Japanese in the Santo Tomas Internment Camp in the Philippines. Despite the difficult conditions, he continued to play music and even organized bands within the camp.
Unfortunately, Weatherford's life was cut short when he died of a heart attack in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) at the age of 41. Nonetheless, his legacy as one of the pioneers of jazz in Asia and his innovative playing style continue to inspire and influence musicians today.
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Ervin Nyiregyházi
Ervin Nyiregyházi (January 19, 1903 Budapest-April 13, 1987 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Ervin Nyiregyhazi was a Hungarian actor.
Actually, Ervin Nyiregyházi was not an actor, but a renowned Hungarian-American pianist and composer. Born into a musical family, he began composing at a very young age and gave his first concert at the age of eight. He was considered a child prodigy and was praised for his exceptional talent and virtuosity.
Nyiregyházi's career spanned several decades and he performed all over the world, including Europe, Australia, and the United States. He was known for his huge repertoire, which included over 300 works, many of which were his own compositions. Despite his successes, Nyiregyházi struggled with alcoholism and financial difficulties throughout his life.
In his later years, he became reclusive and spent much of his time living in near poverty in California. It was only after his death at the age of 84 that he was recognized for his contributions to music and his remarkable talent.
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Lennox Berkeley
Lennox Berkeley (May 12, 1903 Boars Hill-December 26, 1989 London) also known as Sir Lennox Berkeley, Berkeley, Lennox, Sir or Sir Lennox Randal Francis Berkeley was a British composer and film score composer. He had two children, Michael Berkeley and Nick Berkeley.
His albums: English Guitar Concertos (Northern Sinfonia, feat. conductor: Richard Hickox, guitar: Craig Ogden). His related genres: Opera and 20th-century classical music.
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Carmen Lombardo
Carmen Lombardo (July 16, 1903 London-April 17, 1971) also known as Lombardo, Carmen was a Canadian film score composer.
During his career, Carmen Lombardo scored music for many films including the critically acclaimed The Sound and the Fury (1959). Apart from being a film composer, he was also a talented musician and singer. In the early 1930s, he formed his own musical group, The Royal Canadians, which achieved great success and became a leading dance band in North America. Lombardo was a versatile artist who wrote songs in a range of genres, from pop to jazz, and his works have been covered by several popular artists over the years. In addition to his musical career, Lombardo was also a successful football player and coached his hometown team in London, Ontario.
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King Clancy
King Clancy (February 25, 1903 Ottawa-November 10, 1986 Toronto) was a Canadian , .
ice hockey player, coach, and executive. He began his NHL career with the Ottawa Senators in 1921 and played for over 16 seasons with the Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Montreal Maroons. Known for his aggressive style of play, Clancy was a key member of the Maple Leafs' first Stanley Cup victory in 1932. After retiring as a player, he served as both coach and manager of the Maple Leafs and played a major role in building the team's success in the 1940s and 1950s. In addition to his hockey career, Clancy was also a successful businessman and philanthropist, supporting a number of charitable causes throughout his life. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1958 and his legacy continues to be celebrated in the NHL through the annual King Clancy Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplifies leadership on and off the ice.
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Maurice Abravanel
Maurice Abravanel (January 6, 1903 Thessaloniki-September 22, 1993 Salt Lake City) also known as Abravanel, Maurice or Maurice de Abravanel was a Swiss conductor.
His albums include The Great Composers, Volume 19: Tchaikovsky Short Orchestral Works including "1812" Festival Overture, The Nutcracker (complete ballet) / Swan Lake Suite, , Peer Gynt Suites no. 1, op. 46 & no. 2, op. 55 / Symphonic Dances, op. 64 / Norwegian Dances, op. 35, Violin Concerto, Schelomo, Sacred Service, Orchestral Masterpieces: Pulcinella / Violin Concerto / Concerto for Strings / Dunbarton Oaks / Petrouchka, , Piano Concerto in A Minor - Peer Gynt Suite, The Great Composers, Volume 16: Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 in B minor, Op. 74 "Pathétique" and Lincoln Portrait.
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Rudolf Serkin
Rudolf Serkin (March 28, 1903 Eger-May 8, 1991 Guilford) also known as Serkin, Rudolf was an American pianist. His child is Peter Serkin.
His albums: Reger: Bach Variations / Haydn: Piano Sonata in C major, Schubert: Musical Moments / Schumann: Piano Concerto, , CBS Great Performances, Volume 27: "Trout" Quintet in A major for Piano and Strings, Great Pianists of the 20th Century, Volume 90: Rudolf Serkin, Violinsonaten, Opp. 78, 100 / Horntrio, Op. 40 (violin: Adolf Busch, piano: Rudolf Serkin, horn: Aubrey Brain), CBS Great Performances, Volume 18: Sonatas Moonlight / Pathetique / Appassionata, Rudolf Serkin plays Beethoven: Three Favorite Sonatas, Piano Concerto No. 5 "Emperor" and BBC Legends: Bach / Reger / Beethoven. Genres related to him: Classical music.
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Gregor Piatigorsky
Gregor Piatigorsky (April 17, 1903 Dnipropetrovsk-August 6, 1976 Los Angeles) otherwise known as Piatigorsky, Gregor was an American cellist.
His most recognized albums: Schumann Cello Concerto / Saint-Saëns Cello Concerto No. 1, The Heifetz-Piatigorsky Concerts With Primrose, Pennario And Guests, Beethoven: Serenade, Op. 8/Kodaly: Duo for Violin and Cello, Op. 7, Tchaikovsky: Trio Op. 50 / Mendelssohn: Trio Op. 49, Piano Trios, , , Cello Concerto in B minor op. 104 and Cello Concertos.
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Ivan Galamian
Ivan Galamian (January 23, 1903 Tabriz-April 14, 1981 New York City) was an American violinist.
He was also a highly regarded music instructor, known for his teaching methodology that produced several successful violinists. Galamian's teaching technique emphasized on breaking down the technical aspects of violin playing into small and easily manageable components. He authored several books on violin technique, including "Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching" which is considered a definitive guide for violinists today. Galamian's teachings have had a significant impact on the development of modern violin pedagogy, and he is often credited with revolutionizing the way the instrument is taught. Galamian's students include some of the most accomplished violinists of the 20th century, including Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, and Kyung-Wha Chung.
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Vittorio Giannini
Vittorio Giannini (October 19, 1903 Philadelphia-November 28, 1966 New York City) also known as Giannini, Vittorio was an American composer.
Genres: Opera.
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Mario Pilati
Mario Pilati (June 2, 1903 Naples-December 10, 1938) was an Italian , .
His albums: Concerto for Orchestra / Suite for Strings and Piano.
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Vadim Kozin
Vadim Kozin (March 21, 1903 Saint Petersburg-December 19, 1994 Magadan) also known as Vadim Alekseyevich Kozin was a Russian singer.
His father was an opera singer, and Kozin followed in his footsteps by studying at the Leningrad Conservatory. He began his career performing in restaurants and nightclubs, and later became well-known for his contributions to Soviet cinema, recording numerous songs for popular films. Kozin's romantic style and soaring tenor voice earned him a large following, with fans sometimes fainting during his performances. However, Kozin's career was cut short in 1949 when he was arrested on charges of homosexuality, which was then illegal in the Soviet Union. He served six years in prison and then lived in relative obscurity in Magadan until his death in 1994. Despite the controversy surrounding his personal life, Kozin is still regarded as one of the greatest Russian singers of the 20th century.
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Adrian Rollini
Adrian Rollini (June 28, 1903 New York City-May 15, 1956 Homestead) also known as Rollini, Adrian was an American bandleader.
Genres: Jazz.
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Spiegle Willcox
Spiegle Willcox (May 2, 1903 New York-August 25, 1999) was an American trombonist.
He is best known for his work as a studio musician in the 1930s and 1940s, playing on numerous recordings with popular big bands of the era. Willcox was also a member of Benny Goodman's orchestra from 1934 to 1937, and played with other notable bands, including those led by Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller. In addition to his performing career, Willcox was a respected trombone teacher, counting many famous musicians among his students. He also co-authored the book "The Modern Trombone: A Definition of Its Idioms" with Arthur Pryor, Jr. Willcox retired from performing in the 1950s, but continued to teach and mentor young musicians until his death at the age of 96.
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St. Louis Jimmy Oden
St. Louis Jimmy Oden (June 26, 1903 Nashville-December 30, 1977) also known as James Burke Oden, Oden, St. Louis Jimmy, Saint Louis Jimmy Oden, St. Louis Jimmy or Saint Louis Jimmy was an American record producer, singer, songwriter and musician.
His albums: Goin' Down Slow and Monkey Face Blues / Going Down Slow.
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Günter Raphael
Günter Raphael (April 30, 1903 Berlin-October 19, 1960 Herford) also known as Gunter Raphael was a German , .
Günter Raphael was a German composer, conductor and music educator. He was born in Berlin in 1903 and began his music education at a young age. He received his education at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin and later at the Berlin University of the Arts. His compositions were a mix of traditional classical music and modernist elements. Some of his notable works include the Symphony No. 1, String Quartet No. 2 and the Chamber Symphony in F major. Raphael also worked as a conductor and held several teaching positions at music schools in Germany. However, he was dismissed from his teaching post due to being labeled as a "degenerate" composer by the Nazi regime. Raphael died in Herford, Germany in 1960 at the age of 57.
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Berthold Goldschmidt
Berthold Goldschmidt (January 18, 1903 Hamburg-October 17, 1996 London) also known as Goldschmidt, Berthold was a German composer.
His albums: Früher und Später, The Concertos and . His related genres: Opera, Chamber music, Ballet, 20th-century classical music and Art song.
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Grethe Weiser
Grethe Weiser (February 27, 1903 Hanover-October 2, 1970 Bad Tölz) also known as Mathilde Ella Dorothea Margarethe Nowka, Grete Weiser or Weiser, Grethe was a German singer, actor and comedian.
Her albums: .
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Raichand Boral
Raichand Boral (October 19, 1903 Kolkata-November 25, 1981 Kolkata) also known as R.C. Boral, Rai Chand Boral, R C Boral or Father of Indian Cinema Music was an Indian film score composer, film director and music director.
Genres related to him: Film score.
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Martin Block
Martin Block (February 3, 1903 Los Angeles-September 18, 1967 New York City) was an American , .
radio disc jockey and innovator in the music industry. He is credited with inventing the term "disc jockey" and popularizing it during his time as a radio host at WNEW in New York City. Block's show, "Make Believe Ballroom," was a popular destination for music lovers who tuned in to hear the latest hits and Block's smooth radio voice. He also introduced a segment called "The Battle of the Bands," which pitted two popular bands against each other in a friendly competition. Block was a major influence on the development of popular music during the 1940s and 1950s, and his contributions to the industry have been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Dagmar Nordstrom
Dagmar Nordstrom (December 12, 1903 United States of America-April 9, 1976) was an American singer.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was a member of the Nordstrom musical family, which included her father Carl and siblings Arthur, Edwin, and Walter. Dagmar and her siblings gained fame in the 1920s and 1930s, performing as The Three Harmonizing Trombones.
Dagmar also had a successful solo career, performing with well-known orchestras and making recordings. She was known for her clear and pure vocal tone, as well as her ability to sing both modern popular songs and classic operetta pieces.
In addition to her music career, Dagmar was active in the music education field. She taught voice and was a co-founder of the Nordstrom School of Music, which aimed to provide quality music education for children in Brooklyn.
Dagmar passed away in Brooklyn in 1976, leaving behind a legacy as one of the prominent voices of her time.
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Scrapper Blackwell
Scrapper Blackwell (February 21, 1903 North Carolina-October 7, 1962 Indianapolis) also known as Blackwell, Scrapper was an American , .
His albums include Blues Before Sunrise, No Good Woman Blues / Alley Sally Blues, Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 1: 1928–1932, Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order, Volume 2: 1934–1958, Mr. Scrapper's Blues and Elegia: Virtuoso Guitar Music From Brasil. Genres he performed include Chicago blues and Piedmont blues.
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André Fleury
André Fleury (July 25, 1903 Neuilly-sur-Seine-August 6, 1995 Le Vésinet) a.k.a. Andre Fleury was a French composer, pianist and organist.
Genres he performed include Classical music.
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Ebe Stignani
Ebe Stignani (July 11, 1903 Naples-October 6, 1974 Imola) also known as Stignani, Ebe was an Italian singer. She had one child, Dino Sciti.
Her albums: Norma.
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Gitta Alpár
Gitta Alpár (February 5, 1903 Budapest-February 17, 1991 Palm Springs) also known as Gitta Alpar, Regina Kalisch, Gitta Alpar-Fröhlich or Klopfer Regina was a Hungarian actor, opera singer, singer and dancer. She had one child, Julika Fröhlich.
Gitta Alpár was born into a musical family, with her father being a conductor and her mother a pianist. She began studying music at a young age and made her professional debut as a child singer. She later trained at the Budapest Academy of Music and made her operatic debut in 1924, quickly becoming a well-known performer in Hungary and throughout Europe.
In the early 1930s, Gitta Alpár moved to Berlin and began a successful career in film, starring in numerous German-language musicals. She appeared in several films with actor and singer Joseph Schmidt, with whom she had a close personal and professional relationship.
When World War II broke out, Gitta Alpár and her family fled to the United States, where she continued to perform and record music. She retired from performing in the 1950s and worked as a vocal coach until her death in 1991.
Throughout her career, Alpár was known for her powerful soprano voice and her ability to sing in multiple languages. She recorded extensively, including operatic arias, art songs, and popular music. Her legacy has continued through her many recordings and her influence on subsequent generations of singers.
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Paul Baumgartner
Paul Baumgartner (July 21, 1903 Altstätten-October 19, 1976 Locarno) was a Swiss pianist.
His albums: .
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Clyde McCoy
Clyde McCoy (December 29, 1903 Louisville-June 11, 1990 Memphis) also known as Clyde Lee McCoy was an American musician.
He was a well-known jazz trumpeter and led his own band known as the "Clyde McCoy and his Orchestra." McCoy is most famous for creating and popularizing the "wah-wah" mute for trumpets. He also recorded several hit songs during his career, including "Sugar Blues" which sold over one million copies. McCoy was inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2010.
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Lili Kraus
Lili Kraus (April 3, 1903 Budapest-November 6, 1986 Asheville) also known as Kraus, Lili was a British pianist.
Related albums: Violin Sonatas, and .
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Vivian Ellis
Vivian Ellis (October 29, 1903 Hampstead-June 19, 1996) otherwise known as Ellis, Vivian was an English , .
composer of musical theatre, film, and television. He began composing music at the age of six and went on to become one of the most successful musical theatre composers of his generation. He wrote over 30 musicals, including many hits such as "Mr. Cinders" and "Spread It Abroad". Ellis's music was known for its catchy melodies, memorable lyrics, and clever arrangements. He also composed for several films and television shows, including the BBC series "The Adventures of Robin Hood". Additionally, he was a member of the British Communist Party for over 30 years and was active in political causes throughout his life. Despite his political views, his music remained popular and influential. Vivian Ellis was awarded the OBE in 1978 for his services to music.
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Zoltán Székely
Zoltán Székely (December 8, 1903 Hungary-October 5, 2001 Canada) a.k.a. Zoltan Szekely was a Hungarian , .
violinist who gained international recognition for his virtuosity and musical expression. He was a child prodigy and began his studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest at the age of seven. He went on to perform with several notable orchestras in Europe, including the Berlin Philharmonic and the Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam.
One of Székely's most significant contributions to the classical music world was his dedication to contemporary music, particularly the works of Béla Bartók. He and Bartók were close friends and collaborators, and Székely premiered many of Bartók's compositions for violin, including his Violin Concerto No. 2. Székely was also an accomplished composer and arranger, with a number of his own works and transcriptions for violin still performed today.
Székely's career took him around the world, and he eventually settled in Canada, where he taught at the University of Western Ontario until his retirement in 1974. He continued to perform and record in his later years, and his legacy lives on as one of the foremost violinists of the 20th century.
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Earl Hines
Earl Hines (December 28, 1903 Duquesne-April 23, 1983 Oakland) also known as Earl Fatha Hines, Hines, Earl 'Fatha', Earl 'Fatha' Hines, Earl "Fatha" Hines, Hines, Earl, Earl Kenneth Hines or Fatha was an American musician, jazz pianist and pianist. His child is called Janear Hines.
His discography includes: Storyville Masters of Jazz, Volume 2: Earl Hines, Earl Hines Plays Duke Ellington, A Monday Date, Earl 'Fatha' Hines, Earl Hines Plays Cole Porter, Hines Shines, Live at the Crescendo: Volume 2, Jazz in Paris: Paris One Night Stand, Piano Man! and Piano Man. Genres he performed: Jazz, Big Band and Swing music.
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Carlos Montoya
Carlos Montoya (December 13, 1903 Madrid-March 3, 1993) was a Spanish composer.
Discography: Flamenco!, Flamenco: The Gold Collection, The Art of Flamenco, Flamenco Direct, The Art of the Flamenco Guitar, Aires Flamencos, W España, Fandango, Spanish Guitar Magic and . Genres he performed: Flamenco.
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Roy Acuff
Roy Acuff (September 15, 1903 Maynardville-November 23, 1992 Nashville) also known as Roy Claxton Acuff, Acuff, Roy or King of Country Music was an American singer, singer-songwriter, fiddler, promoter, businessperson, baseball player and actor.
His most recognized albums: Old Time Barn Music, Best of Roy Acuff, Essential Roy Acuff 1936-1949, The King of Country Music (disc 2), Greatest Hits, Columbia Historic Edition, The King Of Country Music (1936-1947), The Very Best of Roy Acuff: Wabash Cannonball, Wabash Cannonball and 20 Greatest Songs. Genres related to him: Country and Gospel music.
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Carlos Di Sarli
Carlos Di Sarli (January 7, 1903 Bahía Blanca-January 12, 1960 Olivos) also known as Di Sarli Carlos, Carlos di Sarli, Cayetano di Sarli or El Señor del Tango was an Argentine composer, pianist and conductor.
His albums include Instrumental, RCA Víctor 100 Años, 1940-1943 (Colección 78 RPM), 1943-1948 (Colección 78 RPM), 1928-1931 (Colección 78 RPM), 1940-1947 (Colección 78 RPM), A La Gran Muñeca, Cascabelito, Coleccion Completa, Volume 1 and El señor del tango.
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Arthur Godfrey
Arthur Godfrey (August 31, 1903 New York City-March 16, 1983 New York City) also known as Godfrey, Arthur, Arthur Morton Leo Godfrey, The Old Redhead or Arthur Morton Godfrey was an American sailor, tv personality, pilot, actor, entertainer and radio broadcaster.
His discography includes: For Me And My Gal.
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