Paul Hindemith was a German composer, violist, and conductor, born on November 16, 1895. He is known for his significant contributions to 20th-century music, particularly in the realms of chamber music and orchestral works. Hindemith's style often blended traditional forms with modern harmonies, and he was a key figure in the development of Neue Sachlichkeit, or New Objectivity, in music. In addition to composing, Hindemith was an influential teacher and wrote several important theoretical texts, including The Craft of Musical Composition. He emigrated to the United States in 1940 due to the rise of the Nazi regime, where he continued to compose and teach until his death on December 28, 1963.