A biography of the nineteenth-century German composer of many works for individual instruments, voices, orchestras, and choirs, including "Wiegenlied, " or "Cradle Song, " popularly known as "Brahm's Lullaby.".
In 1772, with summer long gone and winter fast approaching, Joseph Haydn, court musician to Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy, creates a symphony that finally persuades his oblivious employer to close up his summer palace and allow the staff to return home.
A biography of the great Polish-French composer who, when only fifteen years old, received a diamond ring for playing his own musical composition for the Tsar of Russia.
Tells interesting stories about the composer as a child and describes some of his achievements as an adult when he became the favorite musician of King George I and King George II of England.
Examines the life, music, and legacy of eighteenth-century German-born British composer George Frideric Handel, and includes a time line and list of selected works.
the world's best songwriters on creating the music that moves us
Waterman, J. Douglas
2007
A collection of interviews in which one hundred of the biggest names in music share their wisdom and offer advice on how to create music that appeals to listeners.
