The Best Italian Composers of All Time

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Updated May 15, 2024 31 items
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These are the greatest Italian composers, ranked from best to worst by user votes. The best Italian composers come from all walks of life and from various time periods. Some famous Italian composers gained popularity during the Renaissance while other good Italian composers wrote music during the romantic period. A few of the most talented Italian composers wrote music that is still popular and widely used today.

Who will you find on this best Italian composers list? Of course, Antonio Vivaldi must appear in any collection of the top Italian composers of all time. His “Four Seasons” concerti were written in 1723 but their timeless sound and beauty still resonate with fans of classical music. Domenico Scarlatti is another one of the best Italian composers.

Bugs Bunny aficionados may be familiar with the music of Gioachino Rossini as he composed the opera “The Barber of Seville,” which was parodied in a classic cartoon. Other good musicians who are featured on this top Italian composers list include Arcangelo Corelli, Gaetano Donizetti and Claudio Monteverdi.

Who are the best Italian composers? Take a look at this list and give the best composers a thumbs up to make sure that they end up in the top spot.