- Franz Schubert (1797-1828), an Austrian composer. Schubert was a late Romantic composer. He wrote over 600 works, including symphonies, operas, chamber music, and lieder.
- Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826), a German composer, conductor, pianist, and guitarist. He is considered one of the most important composers of the Romantic period. He wrote over 100 works, including operas, symphonies, concertos, and chamber music.
- Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868), an Italian opera composer. Rossini was one of the most successful opera composers of the 19th century. He wrote over 30 operas, including The Barber of Seville and William Tell.
- Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848), an Italian opera composer. Donizetti was one of the most prolific composers of the 19th century. He wrote over 70 operas, including Lucia di Lammermoor and Don Pasquale.
- Vincenzo Bellini (1801-1835), an Italian opera composer. Bellini was one of the most gifted opera composers of the 19th century. He wrote over 10 operas, including Norma and I puritani.