This is a list of some notable composers who wrote symphonic poems.
One of the most prolific (and significant) contributors to the genre; compositions marked with an asterisk were inspired by Finnish mythology:
One of the most prolific (and important) contributors to the genre. He preferred the term "tone poem," rather than "symphonic poem."
Vítězslav Augustín Rudolf Novák was a Czech composer and academic teacher at the Prague Conservatory. Stylistically, he was part of the neo-romantic tradition, and his music is considered an important example of Czech modernism. He worked towards a strong Czech identity in culture after the country became independent in 1918. His compositions include operas and orchestral works.
Reinhold Moritzevich Glière was a Russian and Soviet composer of German and Polish descent. He was awarded the title of People's Artist of RSFSR (1935) and People's Artist of USSR (1938).
Cyril Meir Scott was an English composer, writer, poet, and occultist. He created around four hundred musical compositions including piano, violin, cello concertos, symphonies, and operas. He also wrote around 20 pamphlets and books on occult topics and natural health.
Frederick Shepherd Converse, was an American composer of classical music, whose works include four operas and five symphonies.
William Henry Bell, known largely by his initials, W H Bell, was an English composer, conductor and lecturer.