Favourite Classic Composers

Discover what lies behind the life and work of some of history’s most famous composers.
In this fascinating collection of biographies, the work of composers such as Vivaldi, Handel and Mozart is explored, providing an insight into what inspired them in their music and how their lives affected their work.
Using quotations from contemporaries, critics and the composers themselves, this is a stimulating introduction to the classical composers of the past.

 

5 Find out more about the composer of The Four Seasons
7 A detailed website about Johann Sebastian Bach, including a list of recommended recordings to listen to.
9 An American website which gives lots of information about where you can hear Handel’s music.
11 This website helpfully lists Mozarts work chronologically and by category.
13 This website contains an audio and image library so you can hear more of Beethoven’s music and see pictures of what Beethoven looked like.
15 Discover more about Mendelssohn and find out when different composers were alive with the detailed timeline on this website.
17 A detailed website offering the opportunity to hear some of Brahms’ famous work.
19 This website contains quotes from Tchaikovsky’s contemporaries about their first impressions of him.
21 The Elgar Society website gives details of concerts and performances of Elgars’ work.