Bibliograph

Composers, their lives and works

Type

Label

Composers, their lives and works

Language

eng

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Composers

Oclc number

1122181640

Sub title

their lives and works

Summary

"A compelling celebration of more than 90 of the world's most influential composers from the medieval period to the present day, Composers reveals the fascinating stories of their lives, loves, and works. Biographical entries - introduced with a stunning portrait of each featured composer - trace the friendships, loves, and rivalries that inspired each musical genius. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces - symphonies, concertos, and operatic scores - that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today." --Amazon.com

Table Of Contents

Before 1600 -- 17th & 18th centuries -- Early 19th century -- Late 19th century -- Early 20th century -- Late 20th & 21st centuries

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