composers

Readers will learn about Miranda's life, education, and accomplishments, as well as Hamilton, New York City, and Broadway.

"An account of the Siege of Leningrad reveals the role played by Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich and his Leningrad Symphony in rallying and commemorating their fellow citizens"--OCLC.

Profiles the life and career of composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Describes Mozart's childhood in the court of Europe and his extraordinary adult life as one of the world's greatest composers.

Introduction to the personal life and musical career of Ludwig van Beethoven, famous Austrian musical composer, including his childhood, increasing deafness and how it changed his music, how he is remembered today, and more.

Presents the life and accomplishments of the great composer, from his childhood in Germany and Austria and his early successes to the lasting influence his music has today.

Lin-Manuel Miranda brought hip-hop to Broadway with his popular musical Hamilton.Lin-Manuel Mirandaintroduces readers to this award-winning writer and his creative process. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Jettisoned into the public eye for his extensive involvement with the musical "Into the Heights" in 2008, which won him a Tony Award for Best Original Score, Lin-Manuel Miranda has become a household name. Most recently, Miranda has received awards and media attention for writing the music, lyrics, and book for the musical "Hamilton," in which he performed the lead role of Alexander Hamilton. On top of these achievements, Miranda, of Puerto Rican descent, worked with President Barack Obama and other legislators to help ease Puerto Rico's debt. He has been recognized for his originality and dedication to theatre and has shown young people the value of a varied musical education.

Readers will enjoy learning about this dynamic man through simple text and vibrant color photos.

A biography of Pyotr Tchaikovsky that describes his childhood, early passion for music, and success. Includes spoken word text and excerpts from compositions on a CD.