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BBC

Bbc: Artist Profiles, Olivier Messiaen

For Students 9th - 10th
The BBC Artist Profiles offers everything one would need to know about the great French composer, Olivier Messiaen including images and sound clips.
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Article
Other

Georges Auric Film Scores

For Students 9th - 10th
A discussion of the film score of "La Belle et La Bete" (Beauty and the Beast) by composer, Georges Auric. Adriano, Moscow Symphony Orchestra, Axios Chorus
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PBS

Classics for Kids: Georges Bizet

For Students 3rd - 8th
A short biography of Georges Bizet (1838-1875 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classical Net

Classical Net: Francis Poulenc

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life of French composer, Francis Poulenc and the influences on his music. Contains a list of his compositions.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jean Philippe Rameau

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers brief biographical information on Baroque composer Jean-Philippe Rameau, including a list of works.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Claude Debussy

For Students 3rd - 8th
Claude Debussy (1862-1918 CE), a famous French composer/musician, went to school to study piano, but failed. This resource describes how he was able to still become a famous composer. Also learn more about his life and his works. Use...
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra

Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Camille Saint Saens

For Students 3rd - 8th
Camille Saint-Saens (1835-1921 CE) started playing piano quite early in his life. He gave his first public performance when he was just five-years-old. Read more about this French composer and listen to his work using RealAudio or...
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Other

The Celestial Music of Cesar Franck

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of Cesar Franck.