composers

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

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

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

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.

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.".

Chronicles the life of twentieth-century American composer George Gershwin, who wrote popular songs, musicals, and piano and orchestral works, including "Rhapsody in Blue" and "Porgy and Bess.".

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

Examines the life and career of twentieth-century American composer Aaron Copland.

Discusses the life and times of eighteenth-century Italian composer and violinist, Antonio Vivaldi.