* Hungarian composer, pianist, conductor, and teacher.
* One of the most famous pianists of the 19th century.
* Known for his virtuosic playing and innovative compositions.
2. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
* German composer and pianist.
* One of the most revered composers of all time.
* His piano works include 32 sonatas, concertos, and variations.
3. Frédéric Chopin (1810-1849)
* Polish composer and pianist.
* Considered one of the greatest pianists of all time.
* His piano works include études, nocturnes, polonaises, and waltzes.
4. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
* Austrian composer, pianist, and violinist.
* One of the most prolific and influential composers of all time.
* His piano works include concertos, sonatas, and variations.
5. Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
* Russian composer, pianist, and conductor.
* Known for his emotionally charged and technically demanding piano works.
* His piano works include concertos, preludes, and sonatas.
6. Vladimir Horowitz (1903-1989)
* Ukrainian-American pianist.
* One of the most celebrated pianists of the 20th century.
* Known for his virtuosic playing and interpretations of a wide range of repertoire.
7. Glenn Gould (1932-1982)
* Canadian pianist.
* Known for his eccentric playing style and unique interpretations of classical music.
* His recordings of Bach's Goldberg Variations are especially famous.
8. Martha Argerich (1941-present)
* Argentine pianist.
* One of the most renowned pianists of the present day.
* Known for her fiery playing and interpretations of a wide range of repertoire.
9. Lang Lang (1982-present)
* Chinese pianist.
* One of the most popular pianists of the 21st century.
* Known for his charismatic stage presence and interpretations of both classical and popular music.
10. Yuja Wang (1987-present)
* Chinese pianist.
* Known for her technical brilliance and interpretations of a wide range of repertoire.
* Has performed with many of the world's leading orchestras and conductors.