composers

A biography of nineteenth-century European composer/conductor Gustav Mahler, considering both his private and public life, and including discussion of his music.

Provides an account of the life and music of nineteenth-century French composer Claude Debussy, discussing his childhood and musical studies, his years in Rome and Paris, his personal relationships, and some of the scandals that have been attached to his name.

Chronicles the life of Mozart and places his music and life in a historical context.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century German composer Felix Mendelssohn, examining his musical career and the world in which he lived.

Chronicles the life of composer Johann Sebastian Bach, discussing the events and people who influenced his music, the impact his work had on the music world, his personal relationships, and other related topics.

A biography of Lennon and McCartney, the songwriting team that fueled the Beatles, focusing on their relationship and how they worked together as a team.

Traces the history of the opera discussing important composers and their works from the sixteenth century to the present day. Includes a glossary of operatic terms.

A biography of the successful composer of musical comedies, popular songs, symphonic works, and the opera "Porgy and Bess.".