1887 - 1979
Nadia Boulanger was a renowned French composer, conductor, and music educator, born on September 16, 1887. She is celebrated for her significant contributions to music education and her influence on 20th-century composers, including Aaron Copland, Philip Glass, and Leonard Bernstein. Boulanger was the first female conductor to gain international recognition and played a pivotal role in promoting contemporary compositions through her teaching and conducting.