composers

An introduction to the life, and times of eighteenth-century German composer Johann Sebastian Bach, focusing on his Christian faith.

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.

Examines the life of nineteenth-century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi, discussing his childhood, musical training, family tragedies, and professional setbacks and successes. Includes twenty-one related activities.

Introduces the life of the French composer, Erik Satie, who spent his entire career challenging established conventions in music.

A short biography of composer Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Introduces young readers to the life and work of composer Ludwig van Beethoven.

A biography of Louis Armstrong that describes his childhood, early passion for music, and success. Includes text and excerpts from compositions on a CD.

Introduces young readers to the life and career of Johann Sebastian Bach.

A picture book that explores the life of German composer Johann Sebastian Bach.

A republication of the 1926 text which presents over two hundred excerpts from the letters, writings and reported conversations of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, in which he discusses the concerns and events of his life, and offers his opinions on opera, religion and morals, travel, and other matters.