Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: Modest Mussorgsky
One of the famous "Russian Five," Modest Mussorgsky (1839-1881 CE), once wrote a polka for his school friends at the Cadet School of the Guards in St. Petersburg. Listen to his work using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.
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G. Schirmer, Inc.: Edward K. (Duke) Ellington
Brief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes "Duke's" personal and professional life.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Johann Sebastian Bach
Useful biographical information about the famous composer, Johann Sebastian Bach.
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Guild Music: Edvard Grieg
This resource provides a brief biography of Edvard Grieg, an international Scandanavian composer of the 19th century. Information is also given on his most famous work, "the Cello Sonata in A minor opus 36."
My Hero Project
My Hero: Ludwig Van Beethoven
This site has a brief student-written article on classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven.
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What on Earth Is Polka?
"What on Earth is Polka?" offers a brief history of polka music as well as information on its origins, famous composers, and related vocabulary.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Duke Ellington
Biography of Duke Ellington, one of the originators of big band jazz, and a noted composer.
University of California
Ucla: Popular American Music
See images and find out about the original sheet music from the early 1900's. Famous songs such as "Dapper Dan", "Down the River", and more. You can search for music by title or author.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Francisco Manuel Da Silva
This page has a brief bibliography of the composer and Brazilian professor Francisco Manuel Da Silva.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Ernesto Nazareth
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer and pianist Ernesto Nazareth.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Zequinha De Abreu
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer Zequinha de Abreu.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Heitor Villa Lobos
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer and cellist Heitor Villa-Lobos.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Antonio Carlos Jobim
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer and pianist Antonio Carlos Jobim.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Marlos Nobre
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer, pianist and conductor Marlos Nobre.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Ney Rosauro
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer and instrumentalist Ney Rosauro.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Antonio Carlos Gomes
This page has a brief bibliography of the Brazilian composer Antonio Carlos Gomes.
El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)
E Pd Lp: Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia
This page has a brief bibliography of the organist, composer and Brazilian priest Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Johannes Brahms
Explore this brief biography of Johannes Brahms, famous German composer in classical music.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Frederic Chopin
Explore this brief biography of Frederic Chopin, famous Polish composer in classical music.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Basic Repertoire List: Carl Maria Von Weber
This site contains a brief history on the life and works of Carl Maria Von Weber. It also contains a listing of some of his famous works.
Leaf Group
E How: How to Learn About Classical Music?
This resource explains how to learn about classical music, and covers the evolution, styles, and vocabulary of this important musical genre.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Mozart
Several lessons, units, and featured website links for learning about Mozart geared to elementary grades (includes worksheet PDF printouts).
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Todd & Sharon Peach: Irving Berlin Remembers Lorenz Hart
Irving Berlin talks about famous lyricist Lorenz Hart, of the famous writing duo Rodgers & Hart. He discuss his impact on music on culture.
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