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Classical Composer Profile: Claude Debussy
Considered an impressionistic composer of the romantic period, Claude Debussy is discussed in this profile. Learn more about his life and music at this site.
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Classical Composer: Johannes Brahms
Learn more about composer Johannes Brahms at this website. It provides a brief and personal overview of his life and music.
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Dr. Estrella's Abridged Dictionary of Composers
Find basic accurate information on more than 500 composers. Most of the content also contains links to other sites that can provide even more information.
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Classics for Kids: Felix Mendelssohn
A short biography of Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Igor Stravinsky
A short biography of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Antonio Vivaldi
A short biography of Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Johann Sebastian Bach
A short biography of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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.
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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.
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Classics for Kids: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A short biography of Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827 CE) from classical music station WGUC. Follow links to hear samples of his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Games
Compose your own music, match the rhythm, form words with notes, and learn more about music and history in these games to teach students about classical music.
National Arts Centre (Canada)
National Arts Centre: Arts Alive: Music Resources: Famous Composers
Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!
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Arts Alive: Listen to Classical Music
Listen to the music of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven, and Vivaldi. Link from this page to related information, such as biographies of these composers, commentary on their works, and educational activities that test your knowledge and...
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Afrocentric Voices in Classical Music
Visit this website for short biographies of some of the African American singers and composers who have contributed to the world of Classical music.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Listening Library
At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...
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Internet Cello Society: Luigi Boccherini, Cellist
This site contains an excellent biography on cellist and classical composer, Luigi Boccherini. Hyperlinks to additional information.
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Classics for Kids: Nicolo Paganini
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Nicolo Paganini, born on October 27, 1782.
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Classics for Kids: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, born on January 27, 1756. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Mozart.
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Classics for Kids: Franz Joseph Haydn
Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Classical composer Franz Joseph Haydn, born on March 31, 1736.
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Classical Composer Biography: Frederic Chopin
Read more about Frederic Chopin at this website. It provides a nice brief profile of his life and music.
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Classics for Kids: Composers Timeline
This is a timeline of composers; take an interactive journey through our timeline of classical music composers and see what was happening during the composers' lives and how it influenced their music.
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Classics for Kids: Charles Ives
A short biography of Charles Ives (1874-1954 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
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Classics for Kids: Composers & Their Countries
Explore this interactive map to find where classical music's composers were born.