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Classical Net: Jan Dismas Zelenka
Excellent site with a wealth of info on who influenced Zelenka as well as who Zelenka influenced. Very comprehensive.
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Classical Net: Igor Stravinsky
A biography of Igor Stravinsky (1882-1971 CE) with links to other biographies, lists of his works, and reviews of his works.
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Classical Net: Renaissance Repertoire: Renaissance Composers
Those well-versed in music will find this site helpful, as it offers biographical information on a number of Renaissance composers, along with pictures and information on compositions.
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Classical Net: George Gershwin
A short biography and many related links are included on this page about American composer, George Gershwin.
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Classical Net: Benjamin Britten: Noye's Fludde
Brief bio on Britten as well as a very good summary of Noye's Fludde.
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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.
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Classical Net: Bach's Predecessors
A very interesting writing on what composers influenced Bach musically during his artistic development.
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Classical Net: Olivier Messiaen (1908 1992)
A short biography of Olivier Messiaen, but also includes a complete list of works and several links to related composers.
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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."
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Classical Net: Scott Joplin
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
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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: Basic Repertoire List: Johannes Ockeghem
This site offers information on the life and music of Johannes Ockeghem. It lists his Requiem, masses, and chansons, as well as providing a link to a discography.
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Classical Net: Francis Poulenc
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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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.
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Classical Net: The Bach Cantatas: A Listener's Guide
This is a great site to click on the title of any of the catatas listed and read a brief and informative description.
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Classical Net: Johann Sebastian Bach
This is a short biography of the legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. This site has many links to other topics about Bach.
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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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Classical Net: Musical Periods
This site contains the most significant artistic output of the most important composers within each historical period.
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Classical Net: Arcangelo Corelli
This site from Classical Net is a very short bio but with a listing of Corelli's more popular works. A good reference to find the acual music.
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Classical Net: Luigi Boccherini
Nice overview biography and a huge list of his works with links to purchase.
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Classical Net: Basic Repertoire List: Georg Philipp Telemann
Listing of recorded music. Good reference for recordings as well as understanding how prolific Telemann was!
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Classical Net: Thomas Tallis: 1505 1585
This Classical Net site gives an overview of the life and music of Renaissance composer Thomas Tallis. Links are provided to other composers, as well as a listing of his sacred choral music.
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Classical Net: Josquin Des Prez
This Classical Net site discusses the life and musical works of well-know Renaissance composer Josquin Des Prez.