composers

A history of music intertwined with the lives and music of great musicians.

In 1772, with summer long gone and winter fast approaching, Joseph Haydn, court musician to Prince Nicholas of Esterh?azy, creates a symphony that finally persuades his oblivious employer to close up the summer palace and allow the staff to return home.

Contains concise biographical sketches of approximately 160 classical composers, each featuring summaries of their major compositions, and reviews of CDs. Arranged alphabetically, with illustrations and photographs.

A collection of letters written by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev to family, friends, classmates, and Russian cultural figures.