Composers of the Occult

List composers of classical music who are known to have (or had) an interest in the occult.

There are several composers of classical music who are known to have had an interest in the occult. Here are a few examples:

    Alexander Scriabin - Scriabin was a Russian composer who lived from 1872 to 1915. He was deeply interested in mysticism and the occult, and believed that his music had the power to transform the world. He created a system of music called "mystic chord," which he believed had spiritual and mystical properties.

    Erik Satie - Satie was a French composer who lived from 1866 to 1925. He was a member of the Rosicrucian Order and was interested in various esoteric and mystical practices. He also created a system of music called "Furniture Music," which was intended to create a certain atmosphere or mood in a space.

    Gustav Holst - Holst was an English composer who lived from 1874 to 1934. He was a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and was interested in astrology and theosophy. He is perhaps best known for his orchestral suite "The Planets," which is based on the astrological qualities of the planets.

    Richard Wagner - Wagner was a German composer who lived from 1813 to 1883. He was interested in a wide variety of topics, including philosophy, mythology, and the occult. He was particularly interested in the work of the philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, whose ideas about the power of music influenced his own compositions.

    Claude Debussy - Debussy was a French composer who lived from 1862 to 1918. He was interested in a wide variety of artistic and intellectual movements, including symbolism, impressionism, and theosophy. His music is known for its use of non-traditional scales and harmonies, which create a dreamlike, otherworldly atmosphere.

It is worth noting that the extent of these composers' interest in the occult varies, and some of them may have been more interested in these topics than others. Additionally, while their interest in the occult may have influenced their compositions in some way, it is not necessarily the only or even the primary factor in their music.