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Ralph Vaughan Williams

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Notable vocal works: Fantasia on Christmas Carols, Five Mystical Songs; Characteristics: Modal harmonies, incorporation of English folk song, and a distinctly national style.

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Gustav Mahler

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Notable vocal works: Das Lied von der Erde, Kindertotenlieder; Characteristics: Late-Romantic expression, expansive structures, integration of voice with symphonic context.

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Sergei Rachmaninoff

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Notable vocal works: All-Night Vigil (Vespers), The Bells; Characteristics: Rich harmonic language, expansive melodic lines, and deep emotional expression.

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Joseph Haydn

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Notable vocal works: The Creation, The Seasons; Characteristics: Development of the classical style, masterful use of the choir, and a clear form in composition.

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Franz Joseph Haydn

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Notable vocal works: The Creation, The Seasons; Characteristics: Development of the classical style, masterful use of the choir, and lively character in his vocal works.

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Johannes Brahms

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Notable vocal works: A German Requiem, Alto Rhapsody; Characteristics: Warmth of sound, traditional structures, and intellectual rigor.

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Richard Wagner

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Notable vocal works: The Ring of the Nibelung, Tristan und Isolde; Characteristics: Leitmotifs, endless melody, and through-composition in operas.

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Franz Schubert

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Notable vocal works: Winterreise, Schwanengesang, Ave Maria; Characteristics: Lyricism, emotional depth, and exquisite melodies.

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Antonín Dvořák

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Notable vocal works: Rusalka, Stabat Mater, Requiem; Characteristics: Nationalistic elements, use of folk music, and rich harmonies.

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Richard Strauss

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Notable vocal works: Der Rosenkavalier, Salome, Four Last Songs; Characteristics: Rich orchestral texture, extended tonality, and complex vocal lines.

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George Gershwin

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Notable vocal works: Porgy and Bess, An American in Paris; Characteristics: Jazz influences, rhythmically vibrant, and integration of American popular song styles.

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Giuseppe Verdi

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Notable vocal works: La Traviata, Rigoletto, Aida; Characteristics: Strong melodic lines, profound emotional expression, and significant use of the chorus.

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Giacomo Puccini

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Notable vocal works: La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly; Characteristics: Verismo style, lush orchestration, and memorable arias.

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Felix Mendelssohn

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Notable vocal works: Elijah, Hear My Prayer (Hör' mein Bitten); Characteristics: Fluid melodies, historical revivalism, particularly of Bach, clarity and lightness in texture.

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Robert Schumann

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Notable vocal works: Dichterliebe, Liederkreis; Characteristics: Expression of poetic texts, rich piano accompaniment, and thematic unity across cycles.

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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Notable vocal works: The Marriage of Figaro, Don Giovanni, Requiem; Characteristics: Elegant melodies, classical balance and harmony, operatic innovation.

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Clara Schumann

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Notable vocal works: Sechs Lieder Op. 13, Liebst du um Schönheit; Characteristics: Romantic lyricism, expressive piano accompaniment, and emotional directness.

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Jean Sibelius

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Notable vocal works: Kullervo, Finlandia; Characteristics: Nationalistic themes, evocative of the Finnish landscape and nationalism.

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Carl Orff

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Notable vocal works: Carmina Burana; Characteristics: Rhythmic propulsion, simple and direct melodies, and archaic tonalities.

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Claude Debussy

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Notable vocal works: Pelléas et Mélisande, La mer; Characteristics: Impressionist style, use of innovative scales, and focus on atmosphere.

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George Frideric Handel

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Notable vocal works: Messiah, Water Music, Music for the Royal Fireworks; Characteristics: Baroque grandeur, use of choral forces, and dramatic flair.

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Gaetano Donizetti

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Notable vocal works: Lucia di Lammermoor, L'elisir d'amore, Don Pasquale; Characteristics: Bel canto style, expressive vocal lines, and dramatic flair.

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Hector Berlioz

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Notable vocal works: La Damnation de Faust, Les nuits d'été; Characteristics: Romantic intensity, inventive orchestration, programmatic storytelling.

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Henry Purcell

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Notable vocal works: Dido and Aeneas, King Arthur; Characteristics: Baroque eloquence, use of ground bass, and his ability to convey emotion through music.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Notable vocal works: St Matthew Passion, Mass in B minor; Characteristics: Complex counterpoint, extensive use of choral writing, and sacred contexts.

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Ludwig van Beethoven

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Notable vocal works: Symphony No. 9 ('Choral'), Missa Solemnis; Characteristics: Dramatic power, use of vocal soloists in symphonies, and spiritual depth.

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Benjamin Britten

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Notable vocal works: War Requiem, Ceremony of Carols, Peter Grimes; Characteristics: Innovation in opera, use of parlando style, and exploration of social themes.

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Igor Stravinsky

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Notable vocal works: The Rake's Progress, Oedipus Rex; Characteristics: Neoclassicism, rhythmic innovation, and a distinctive approach to vocal lines.

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Christoph Willibald Gluck

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Notable vocal works: Orfeo ed Euridice, Alceste; Characteristics: Reform of the opera seria, focus on drama and simplicity, and melodic beauty.

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Camille Saint-Saëns

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Notable vocal works: Samson et Dalila, Christmas Oratorio; Characteristics: Mastery of vocal composition, use of exotic and biblical subjects, and skilled orchestration.

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