Presents a biography of the nineteenth-century German composer who combined both classical and romantic musical styles to compose his lively songs and powerful symphonies.

Highlights the life and achievements of the eighteenth-century German composer and musician, and examines the development of his most important compositions.

Presents a biography of the Russian immigrant who came to America as a boy, and grew to become a celebrated songwriter who gave America one of its most beloved patriotic songs.

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

Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.

Describes the life and work of the nineteenth-century Polish composer who invented beautiful music for the piano and new ways of playing it.

Depicts the story of how Antonio Vivaldi composed and wrote his famous Four Seasons concertos and the accompanying sonnets.