Articles related to "19th Century Composers"

Educated from an early age in Warsaw, Chopin made his name as a composer before the age of 20. He subsequently continued his career in Paris.

Nevada resident Yvonne Cloutier discusses ragtime and her book, "Scott Joplin, King of Ragtime: Grandfather of today's Music."

Brief biography of Jacques Offenbach - his life, operettas and works. Famous for his masterpiece and only opera, "The Tales of Hoffmann" (Les Contes d'Hoffmann).

Composers write music about feelings, the world, and nature. This article identifies the four seasons as interpreted by Mozart, Milhaud, Delius and Chaminade.

As our world became more industrialized native folk songs began to dissapear. Through the efforts of many dedicated composers much of this heritage has been preserved.

Brief biography of Hungarian composer Béla Bartok, whose work was greatly influenced by his country's folk music.

Biography of British composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, the Gilbert & Sullivan collaboration and their "Savoy Operas."

Like any Julliard alum violinist, The Great Kat can play Beethoven, Paganini, Liszt and Sarasate. But how she plays them is an entirely different story.

Every musical instrument has a history that is as unique as its sound. This article explores Wind, Brass and Strings, including Saxophone, Flute, Violin and Trombone.