Getting to know the world's greatest composers

Describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century Polish composer who invented beautiful music for the piano and new ways of playing it.

A brief biography of the talented composer, conductor, and musician known for his television series, Young People's Concerts.

A simple biography of the famous band leader and composer who was known as the March King.

Traces the life of the internationally-acclaimed musician and composer who helped popularize jazz music.

Presents a biography of the nineteenth-century German composer who combined both classical and romantic musical styles to compose his lively songs and powerful symphonies.

Examines the life and accomplishments of eighteenth-century Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who wrote over eight hundred pieces of music before his death at age thirty-five.

Chronicles the life of nineteenth-century Russian composer Peter Tchaikovsky, who wrote "Swan Lake," "Sleeping Beauty," and "The Nutcracker.".

Photographs, illustrations, cartoons, and text combine to examine the life and accomplishments of seventeenth-century German composer George Frideric Handel, creator of the oratorio "Messiah.".

The life story of the Russian composer known for his musical innovations.

Briefly recounts the life of this German composer of the Baroque period, including his family life and his musical accomplishments.