Lone Cone Library

In words and pictures, this book presents a look into the life, the work, the influences, and the times of Frederic Chopin and his contemporaries.

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

A biography of the great Polish-French composer who, when only fifteen years old, received a diamond ring for playing his own musical composition for the Tsar of Russia.

Photographs, illustrations, cartoons, and text combine to examine the life and accomplishments of seventeenth-century German composer George Frideric Handel, creator of the oratorio "Messiah.".

"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.

Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Music. You'll find out how instruments are made and played and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork, and Beyonce. The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting musical styles from around the globe, from the very earliest music through classical and blues, via reggae,...