After Gershwin, who made multiple millions of dollars on his musicals, the highest-earning composers were Johann Strauss II, Verdi, Rossini, Handel, Haydn, Rachmaninoff, Puccini, Paganini, and Tchaikovsky.
The composers made their fortunes through fees for public appearances, lessons, and commissions.
Mozart, the Guardian notes, is not on the list; the composer died penniless at age 35.
Lileana Blain-Cruz's production of John Adams' opera-oratorio opened April 23.
Composer John Adams and theatre director Lileana Blain-Cruz retells the story of the Nativity, through the lens of Latin America.
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Lileana Blain-Cruz directs the new production, opening April 23.
The Cuban-born composer is this season's Debs Composer's Chair.
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