composers

Profiles ten great American figures in twentieth-century music, describing their lives and careers and listing their works; includes George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, John Cage, and Leonard Bernstein.

Chronicles the life of eighteenth-century composer Johann Chrysostom Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and explores the impact his compositions had on the music world.

An illustrated history of classical music, providing information about composers and other key people, styles and forms, and instruments characteristic of nine eras from medieval times to the late twentieth century. Includes a listening guide.

Presents a brief biography of Scott Joplin, in simple text with illustrations, describing his childhood, education, and musical career.

Presents a brief biography of Johann Sebastian Bach, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on his childhood, his education, and his accomplishments in music.

Chronicles the life and career of songwriter Irving Berlin, from his birth in Russia in 1888 to his death in the United States at the age of 101, discussing his work on Broadway and in Hollywood, and identifying some of his most famous hits.

A biography of the famous Austrian composer.

A brief biography of one of music's greatest geniuses.