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1) Great composers

Author

Ventura, Piero

Pub. Date

c1989

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Briefly introduces the greatest composers over the centuries and the contributions they made to the development of music.

2) I am Mozart, too: the lost genius of Maria Anna Mozart

Author

Ades, Audrey

Pub. Date

2022.

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Like any older sibling, Nannerl Mozart got to do things first and her younger brother, Wolfgang, wanted to be just like her. She played harpsichord, composed music, and even toured Europe to play concerts. Once Wolfie joined them, and she grew into her teens, her father insisted she stay home and become a wife -- married to a man with no love of music.

3) Mozart: gift of God

Author

Demi

Pub. Date

[2019]

Description

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Chronicles the life and career of the Austrian composer.

4) Leonard Bernstein

Author

Venezia, Mike

Series

Getting to know the world's greatest composers

Pub. Date

[1997]

Description

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A brief biography of the talented composer, conductor, and musician known for his television series, Young People's Concerts.

5) The Usborne famous composers reference book

Author

Marks, Anthony

Pub. Date

[2016]

Description

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"Discover classical music through the ages, and the lives of the people who wrote and performed it. Find out about musical celebrities, royals nd children, epic journeys, grand spectacles and riots, and amazing instruments and places along the way." -- Back cover.

6) The very young person's guide to the orchestra

Author

Lihoreau, Tim

Pub. Date

2022.

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"Follow Ava and Jayden on a magical journey, as they discover the instruments of the orchestra, and explore beautiful scenes inspired by the music. Introduce the maestro-in-making in your life to orchestral music. Young readers can discover instruments from the violin to the trumpet and learn about the composers and their dazzling pieces. The spreads tell the story of the classical tune, while the sound button brings it to life. Featuring 10 different...