January 31 – Celebrating Composers

Posted on January 31, 2018

One of the most famous composers in the world, Austrian Franz Schubert, was born on this date in 1797.

But other composers celebrate their birthdays today, as well:

François Devienne was a French flute player who wrote music; he was born on January 31, 1759.

Lunalilo was a Hawai'ian king who also dabbled in composing music; he was born on January 31, 1835.

Norm Prescott was an American animator and producer who also wrote music; he was born on January 31, 1927.

Justin Timberlake is an American singer-songwriter and actor; he was born on January 31, 1981.

Kota Yabu is a Japanese idol, model, actor, and singer-songwriter; he was born on January 31, 1990.

Check out some of these musicians works with YouTube:

Franz Schubert's music accompanying cool silhouette animation

Schubert's Serenade with gorgeous nature video

François Devienne's Flute Concerto n. 2 in D Major

Lunalilo wrote the song Alekoki  for his lost love. 

Norm Prescott helped to compose the opening song of this cartoon.

Justin Timberlake's Can't Stop The Feeling

Here is a Kota Yabu video made by an adoring fan.

Also on this date:

Anniversary of the discovery of a white dwarf 

Street Children's Day

Baseball player Jackie Robinson's birthday

Inspire Your Heart with Art Day

Nauru's Independence Day

Anniversary of first U.S. satellite in space

Chess composer Sam Lloyd's birthday

Anniversary of the Founding of Milwaukee

Tu B'Shevat

Plan ahead:

Check out my Pinterest pages on:

• January holidays 
• January birthdays 
• Historical anniversaries in January

And here are my Pinterest boards for:

• February holidays 
• February birthdays 
• Historical anniversaries in February