composers

Presents biographies of sixteen early-twentieth-century American composers, including Charles Ives, George Gershwin, Aaron Copland, and Lukas Foss.

Contains 146 biographies of the composers and lyricists who have earned an enduring place in the history of the American popular song.

Text and illustrations describe the life and work of Beethoven and the world in which he lived.

Text and illustrations describe the life and work of Bach and the world in which he lived.

Includes 47 new biographies and updates information on 172 composers of the twentieth century.

Follows the life of the talented Austrian composer, from his performances as a child prodigy to his early death and burial in an unmarked pauper's grave.

On the eve of his great operatic triumph "Don Giovanni, " Mozart looks back on the events of his life that led to this moment.