Composers born on July 7

Take a focused look at the composers born on July 7. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1911 Gian Carlo Menotti

  Gian Carlo Menotti was an Italian-American composer and librettist best known for his operas in English, including "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and "The Consul." He made significant contributions to 20th-century opera and also founded the acclaimed Festival dei Due Mondi (Festival of Two Worlds) in Spoleto, Italy, and later its American counterpart in Charleston, South Carolina. [bio]