The Great Composers: An Illustrated Guide to the Lives, Key Works and Influences of Over 100 Renowned Composers
- ISBN-10
- 1844773396
- ISBN-13
- 9781844773398
- Series
- The Great Composers
- Category
- Composers
- Pages
- 256
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-12-16
- Publisher
- Southwater
- Author
- Wendy Thompson
Description
Detailed biographies of the most important composers, with portraits, historical background, and lists of works.
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