Renowned Romanian Composers
- George Enescu (1881–1955): Violinist, pianist, conductor, and Romania's greatest composer, writing operas, symphonies, chamber and folk music.
- Ciprian Porumbescu (1853–1883): Known for choral works inspired by folk songs; also composed operas and instrumental pieces.
- George Stephănescu (1843–1925): Pianist, conductor, composer of operas and symphonies; founded the Romanian Athenaeum.
- Dinu Lipatti (1917–1950): Legendary pianist and composer, died at 33.
- Sergiu Celibidache (1912–1996): Conductor famed for Bruckner, Mahler, Strauss; founded Munich Philharmonic.
- Anatol Vieru (1926–1998): Composer of operas, symphonies, electronic music; founded Romanian Composers' Union.
- Violeta Dinescu (b. 1953): Composer across genres; founded Romanian Women Composers' Association.
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