Classical Net
Classical Net: Benjamin Britten
Classical Net offers links, resources, and lists of works on Benjamin Britten (1913-1976 CE), one of Britain's greatest composers.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Aaron Copland, 1900 1990
A good biography, with a good list of works, make this worthwhile, with links to related composers and at least one work, "Appalachian Spring."
Classical Net
Classical Net: Johann David Heinichen
A very interesting page outlining the life of composer Johann David Heinichen. This site includes his biography, a list of his compositions and links to some of his recorded music.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Basic Repertoire: Johann Christian Bach (1735 1782)
This profile of the 11th son of J. S. Bach surveys his life as a successful court musician and composer in Italy and England.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Does a Composer for Media Do?
Learn about the typical projects and compensation a composer earns when working on films, games, and advertisements.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Do You Become a Composer for Media?
Learn about the typical training and education necessary to become a composer.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Gabriel Faure Biography
Short biographical sketch of French composer, Gabriel Faure.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Franz Joseph Haydn
A short biography of Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn. There are numerous links on Haydn at the bottom of the page.
Then Again
Then Again: Web Chron: Frederick Chopin
This site from the North Park University provides a brief biographical sketch of pianist Frederick Chopin describes briefly the Polish nationalist themes in his compositions.
Other
Arranger/stylists Who Made Contributions
This large site offers biographical and professional information on such arrangers as Percy Faith and Andre Kostelanetz.
Other
The Peaches: Todd's Irving Berlin Page
If you're interested in the lyrics of Irving Berlin's songs, then you may want to check this personal site out. Just click on the song title and find the lyrics as well as when, where, and why it was composed.
Other
Domenico Scarlatti: A Biographical Note
This site from BaroqueMusic.org contains a rather lengthy biography on Domenico Scarletti, musician and composer.
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Millersville University: Women Artists
This site introduces Herrad of Landsberg, along with other medieval composers.
Other
Baroque Music: Composers
Short bio with listing of works by genre with dates composed. Just click on "Lully".
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Classical Composer Biographies
Contains brief biographical information about several well known classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart and Haydn.
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Berklee.com: Composition Major
This site gives details to what a composer, an arranger, and a conductor really do. Includes other related careers as well.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Joseph Haydn
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809 CE) joined the choir at the Cathedral of St. Stephen at age eight. Use this resource to learn about how he became a composer, and about his works. Listen to the third movement of Symphony #97 using RealAudio...
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach
Use this resource to learn some interesting information about the composer, Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Find out why he had to spend a month in jail, how many children he had named after him, and much more. Listen to his music...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Johannes Brahms
Brahms used to play piano in dance halls when he was a child in order to help support his family. Use RealAudio and Windows Media Player to listen to some of his work. This site also provides more information about the life and works of...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Hector Berlioz
Berlioz had intentions to study medicine, but wound up studying music instead. Use this resource to learn more about French composer, Hector Berlioz (1803-1869 CE) and his work. Listen to his "Roman Carnival Overture" using RealAudio or...
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Giovanni Gabrieli
Why is an orchestra set up the way it is? Giovanni Gabrieli (1555-1612 CE) had a little something to do with the set up of the orchestra. Use this resource to learn more about this Renaissance composer and listen to his music.
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Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Antonio Vivaldi
Use this resource to find out how Vivaldi's (1678-1741 CE) music reflected his personality. Read about this Baroque composer and his work. Listen to the first movement from his most famous work.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger
New Advent page summarizing information on Joseph Gabriel Rheinberger. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.