Can you name the late 19th/early 20th century figures?

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A member of 'Les Six' who incorporated elements of Brazilian music into his work, i.e. 'Le boeuf sur le toit' (1919).
Pro-Nazi composer that combined elements of neo-classicism with the contrapuntal language of Bach in his music.
French composer that challenged the ideals of tradition, monumentality and rich chromatic language. He was known for his integration of popular music into his works.
Legendary Russian Ballet dancer that choreographed ballets for Stravinsky's 'Petrushka', 'The Rite of Spring', and 'The Firebird'.
Fascist leader whose anti-semitic views drove countless writers, artists, composers, and scholars into exile.
Famous composer of Russia, whose seamless combination of traditional practices and progressive leanings made him internationally famous.
Student of Rimsky-Korsakov that revolutionized modern music. He used musical traditions from Russia, including rapid changes of meter and frequent ostinatos.
A member of 'Les Six' whose second movement of his Concerto for 2 pianos (1931) evoked a Mozartian style.
A young group of French composers that absorbed ideas of neoclassicism, but sought to escape the old political dichotomies.
The first president of the Reich Music Chamber, but was fired for continuing to work with Jewish librettist, Stefan Zweig.
Modernist composer who combined Brahm's 'developing variation', Wagner's expressive, chromatic language, and his inner duty to further Germany musical tradition.
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Communist politician that believed that art belonged to people and should be loved by the people.
Cultural Commissioner of the Union of Soviet Composers. The group demanded that music be in support of the Communist party while still being simple and accessible for the masses.
Leader of the Reich Music Chamber, which included a Reich Music Chamber, in which all musicians had to belong.
Russian impresario in charge of displaying Russian culture in Paris at an annual production.
Symbolist composer that often indulged in sonority and rejected Germanic development in favor of static sound blocks.
Most famous composer of monumentality. His pieces often referenced escaping through nature.
Italian group of composers that created a new type of music based around noise.
A French composer that strived for conservative, simple music that gained inspiration from the circus, music hall, and jazz. Coined the term 'Les Six'.
Head of Communist Party after Lenin's death; criticized avant garde and jazz music.
Early Hungarian musicologist that looked to folk music for his inspiration and incorporated it into his music.
Modernist composer whose music was found more approachable by listeners. He became very popular from his expressionist, atonal opera, 'Wozzeck'
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Name that Composer Quiz

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