Description |
328 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm |
Summary |
"A compelling celebration of more than ninety of the world's most influential composers from the medieval period to the present day, 'Composers' reveals the fascinating stories of their lives, loves, and works. Profiles offer revealing insights into what drove each individual to create the musical masterpieces--symphonies, concertos, and operatic scores--that changed the direction of classical music and are still celebrated and treasured today"-- Provided by publisher. |
Note |
Includes index. |
Subject |
Composers -- Biography.
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Genre |
Biographies.
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Added Author |
DK Publishing, Inc., editor.
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ISBN |
9780744092806 hc. |
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