Explores the life and work of the prolific eighteenth-century Austrian composer who began life as a child prodigy, composing music at the age of

An introduction to the life and music of the composer and musician Mozart.

After learning that he is going deaf, Beethoven is determined to write a great symphony using the heroic deeds of Napoleon as his initial inspira

George Gershwin only has a few weeks to compose a concerto. His piece is supposed to exemplify American music and premiere at a concert entitled

A dynamic picture-book biography of the Italian composer who as a young man put his musical training ahead of his studies for the priesthood. Inc

In 1772, with summer long gone and winter fast approaching, Joseph Haydn, court musician to Prince Nicholas of Esterhazy, creates a symphony that

Twelve seasonal lullabies are illustrated by contemporary artists, including Floyd Cooper, Leo Espinosa, and Dadu Shin.