Links to External Sites
Adolphe Charles Adam
Brief biography from ClassicalNet
Wikipedia Biography of Adolphe Charles Adam
Biography and works of Isaac Albéniz.
Isaac Albéniz.
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Biography of Tomaso Albinoni.
The Baroque Music page on Tomaso Albinoni.
Biography and works of Tomaso Albinoni.
Tomaso Albinoni
One page biography and discography at Naxos
The Classical Composers Database entry for Tomaso Albinoni.
Biography of Charles Alkan
Charles Alkan
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Comprehensive information about Jean-Baptiste Arban
Biography of Jean-Baptiste Arban
Biography of Thomas
Arne
Thomas
Arne
A more detailed biography
Thomas Augustine
Arne
Information from the Catholic Encyclopedia
Wikipedia Biography of Thomas Arne
Wikipedia Biography of Thomas Attwood
J. S. Bach
A directory of J.S. Bach resources
The Canons and Fugues
of J. S. Bach
A good place to start your research
The Bach Cantatas website
Dave's J.S. Bach page
A site dedicated to the baroque composer
Wikipedia Biography of JS Bach
Carl
Philipp Emanuel Bach
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Biography of Carl
Philipp Emanuel Bach
Wikipedia Biography of CPE Bach
Michael Balfe
This site covers the life, times and works of the eminent 19th century
singer and operatic composer
Wikipedia Biography of Michael Balfe
Thomas Bateson
Information on the madrigal composer with a link to his works in the Choral
Public Domain Library
The Beethoven
Reference Site
An excellent web site for Beethoven
Beethoven: The Magnificent
Master
Award winning site with excellent with biography and full list of works
Ira F. Brilliant Center
for Beethoven Studies
San José State University site
Wikipedia Biography of Ludvig van Beethoven
Short biography of Franz Behr
Biography of Georges Bizet
Georges Bizet
One page biographical summary
Luigi
Boccherini
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Luigi Boccherini
Giovanni
Battista Bononcini
One page biography
Giovanni Bononcini
Biography and list of works from the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of Giovanni Bononcini
Biography of Alexander Borodin
Alexander Borodin
Biographical information about the composer and scientist
Gaetano Braga
A brief biography
The Naxos entry for Gaetano Braga
Wikipedia Biography of Johannes Brahms
Johannes Brahms
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Max
Bruch
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Max Bruch
Johann
Friedrich Franz Burgmüller
Brief biography and selection of midi files
Wikipedia Biography of Johann Burgmüller
Wikipedia Biography of Norbert Burgmüller
The Naxos entry for Giulio Caccini
Biography and works of Giulio Caccini
Wikipedia Biography of Giulio Caccini
Wikipedia Biography of Hughie Cannon
Dmitri Capyrin
Official site of the contemporary Russian composer
Wikipedia Biography of Dmitri Capyrin
Internet Cello Society
An international cyber-community of cellists, seeks to advance the
knowledge and joy of cello playing around the world
London Cello Society
The London Cello Society promotes the art of cello playing, preserving its great traditions while encouraging its continuing development.
The Joy of Cello Playing
A good resource for all cellists
Chopin Foundation of
the United States
This is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the support
of talented young American musicians in their struggle for career recognition
Wikipedia Biography of Frederic Chopin
Wikipedia Biography of Domenico Cimarosa
Domenico
Cimarosa
One page biography and discography at Naxos
The Clarinet Pages
A source of information for the clarinet amateur, professional, and anyone who "just wants to know"
The International Clarinet Association with worldwide membership
The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain
The Society aims to encourage and develop the playing of both the clarinet and saxophone and to provide a major resource for its members
the-clarinets.net
All about the great woodwind instrument
Jeremiah
Clarke
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jeremiah Clarke
Muzio Clementi's Opera
Omnia
Italian site offering detailed information on Clementi's works. English
version also available
Wikipedia Biography of Muzio Clementi
Arcangelo
Corelli
One page biography of Corelli
Wikipedia Biography of Arcangelo Corelli
Biography of François Couperin
François
Couperin
One page biography of François Couperin
The Naxos entry for Carl Czerny
Biographical information about Carl Czerny
Wikipedia Biography of Carl Czerny
Jean-Henri
d'Anglebert
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jean-Henri d'Anglebert
Jean-François Dandrieu
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jean-Fran?ois Dandrieu
Wikipedia Biography of Claude Debussy
Leo
Delibes
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Leo Delibes
The official Delius website
Biography of Frederick Delius
Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Carl Ditters von Dittersdorf
15 facts about Antonin Dvorak
Biography of Antonin Dvorak
Wikipedia Biography of Antonin Dvorak
The Elgar Society
Official site of The Elgar Society and Elgar Foundation
Edward Elgar
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Edward Elgar
The Internet Bandsman's Everything Within
A directory of over 500 sites and the complete information resource for brass bands world-wide
There are a large number of sites dedicated to school or city string ensembles. Google has an extensive list
ChoralNet
This site provides a central portal to online resources and communications
for the global choral music community
The Choral Public
Domain Library
This site has a large amount of choral sheet music available for free
Google has an extensive list of wind ensemble school and city sites
Short Biography of Gabriel Faure
Wikipedia Biography of Gabriel Faure
Information about John Field from the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of John Field
Larry Krantz Flute
Pages
An interesting flute resource
Flute Acoustics
A university site that shows you how the flute makes its sound
The Flute Network
The Flute Network is a non-profit educational corporation
Flutestk
Flutes.tk, the portal for flutists with links to over 350 flute websites
The BritishFlute Society
aims to advance the education of the public in the Art and Science of Music and in particular the Art and Science of Flute playing in all its aspects
FluteHistory.com
Everything you wanted to know about the history of the flute
Flute World
America's flute specialty house
MostlyWind
A non-commercial site providing helpful information on woodwind instruments and music, particularly the flute
Cèsar
Franck
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Biography and History of Cesar Frank by Allmusic
Wikipedia Biography of Gabriel Faure
Short biography by Bach Cantatas of Niels Wilhelm Gade
Wikipedia Biography of Niels Wilhelm Gade
George Gershwin
The official website of George and Ira Gershwin
GershwinFan.com
Fan site for George and Ira Gershwin
Wikipedia Biography of George Gershwin
Orlando
Gibbons
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Orlando Gibbons
Francois-Joseph Gossec One page biography and discography by Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Fran?ois Josephj Gossec
An excellent site devoted
to Gounod. French version also available
Charles-Francois
Gounod
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Enrique
Granados
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Enrique Granados
Edvard Grieg Society
A New York-based organization dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments
and influence of Norway's greatest composer
Edvard Grieg One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Edvard Grieg
Wikipedia Biography of Cornelius Gurlitt
George Frideric Handel
An excellent site for research into Handel and his life
Wikipedia Biography of George Frideric Handel
The Clarsach Society
The society exists to promote Scotland's oldest instrument - the Clarsach (harp) and to help players progress
Cairde Na Cruite
Friends of the Harp official website
Harp Spectrum
Exploring the world of the harp
World Harp Congress
With members from over 50 countries
American Harp Society
Founded in 1962 and grown from the needs of harpists - performers, teachers, and pupils
List of Franz Joseph
Haydn operas
Short biography of Joseph Haydn
Wikipedia Biography of Joseph Haydn
Stephen Heller
Brief biography and a selection of midi files
Wikipedia Biography of Stephen Heller
Wikipedia Biography of Gustav Hoist
Biography of James Hook
Wikipedia Biography of James Hook
Biography of Tobias Hume
Tobias Hume
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Tobias Hume
The Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation
Brief biography and list of key works by Scott Joplin
Wikipedia Biography of Scott Joplin
Dmitri Kapyrin (Capyrin)
Official site of the contemporary Russian composer
Wikipedia Biography of Dmitri Kapyrin (Capyrin)
Information about Herman Koenig from the Classical Archives
Short profile and works of Hermann Koenig by Discogs
Félix Le Couppey
Information from the Classical Composers Database
Wikipedia Biography of Felix Le Couppey
Jean-Baptiste Lemire
The official website of composer and chef d'orchestre Jean-Baptiste
Lemire. French version also
available
Wikipedia Biography of Jean-Baptiste Lemire
Information about Ruggero Leoncavallo from the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of Ruggero Leoncavallo
Information about Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych from the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of Mykola Leontovych
Franz Liszt
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Franz Liszt
The Danish Royal Library page about H C Lumbye
Wikipedia Biography of Hans Christian Lumbye
Wikipedia Biography of Edward MacDowell
Aurelio Magnani
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Aurelio Magnani
Joaquin Malats
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Marin Marais
Biography and list of works
Wikipedia Biography of Marin Marais
Information about Alessandro Marcello
Wikipedia Biography of Alessandro Marcello
Wikipedia Biography of Benedetto Marcello
The Classical Archives entry for Jean Paul Egide Martini
Wikipedia Biography of Jean Paul Egide Martini
Biography of Jules Massenet by Britannica
Jules Massenet
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jules Massenet
Felix
Mendelssohn
A list of Mendelssohn's works
Felix Mendelssohn
Short Biography by
Biography
Wikipedia
Biography of Felix Mendelssohn
List of works by Vittorio Monti at the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of Vittorio Monti
Wikipedia Biography of Jean-Joseph Mouret
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Biography, clips, performances and news by the BBC
Classic FM
15 facts about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Wikipedia Biography of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Modest
Mussorgsky
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Modest Mussorgsky
The Carl Nielsen Society
Excellent website about the society and including a comprehensive biography, list of works and discography
Carl Nielsen
One page biography and discography at Naxoa
Wikipedia Biography of Carl Nielsen
Oboe
and reed information
Useful site from the Arizona State University showing excercises, tips and maintenance of your Oboe
British Double Reed Society
A non-profit making organisation established to further the interests of all involved with the oboe and bassoon
International Double Reed Society
The world-wide organization of double reed (oboe and bassoon family) players, instrument manufacturers and enthusiasts
Oboes for Idgets
Helpful hints and useful resources for oboists
Jacques Offenbach
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jacques Offenbach
Cinema Organ Society
Organisation for those interested in playing the organ
British Institute of Organ Studies
The study of the pipe organ and its history
Incorporated Association for Organists
Charity providing information, support, education, and training for organists, choir trainers and organ enthusiasts
Pachelbel
Biographical information on Pachelbel
Wikipedia Biography of Johann Pachelbel
Niccolò Paganini
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Niccolo Paganini
Short Bio on Music Scores Blog
Wikipedia Biography of Niccolo Pagnini
Wikipedia Biography of Pietro Domenico Paradies
All About Piano
News Events and Resources
Virtual Piano
Play notes and chords on a virtual keyboard
Encyclopedia.com
Piano facts and information
Giocomo Puccini
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Giacomo Puccini
Henry Purcell
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Henry Purcell
Biography of Sergei Rachmaninoff
The Rachmaninoff
Society
You have to join to get detailed information
Jean-Philippe Rameau
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Jean-Philippe Rameau
Site dedicated to Maurice Ravel
Wikipedia Biography of Maurice Ravel
Rimsky-Korsavov
Biography by Britannica
Wikipedia Biography of Rimsky-Korsakov
Wikipedia Biography of Gioacchino Rossini
Gioacchino Rossini
One page biography and discography at Naxos
MusicaSacra
Website of the Church Music Association of America
Community in Mission
Article on the complexity of Sacred Music
Charles-Camille Sain-Saëns
15 Facts by Classic FM
Wikipedia Biography of Charles-Camille Saint-Saëns
Erik Satie
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Erik Satie
A Life Less Ordinary by The Guardian
Wikipedia Biography of Erik Satie
The International Saxophone
home page
A must for saxophone lovers - detailed articles, links and advice on all
aspects from buying to playing
SaxShed.com
The Saxophone Shed was opened out of an interest in playing and teaching
the saxophone and sharing information with all who surf on in
The Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain
aims to encourage and develop the playing of both the clarinet and saxophone and to provide a major resource for its members
Domenico Scarlatti
Biography by Baroque Composers and Musicians
Wikipedia Biography of Domenico Scarlatti
The Schubert
Institute (UK)
SIUK's purpose is to promote and develop appreciation of the music of
Franz Schubert and study of and research into his life and works
Notes
on Franz Schubert
By pianist Bart Berman
Classic FM
20 Facts about Franz Schubert
Wikipedia Biography of Franz Schubert
Robert Schumann
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Robert Schumann
Scriabin Society
of America
The Society has as its purpose the furtherance of the music and ideas
of Alexander Scriabin
Alexander Scriabin
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Alexander Scriabin
John Stafford Smith
Biography and History from All Music
Wikipedia
Biography of John Stafford Smith
The life and music of Fernando Sor
Fernando Sor
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Fernando Sor
Johann Strauss Jr.
Information from The Johann Strauss Society of Great Britain
Wikipedia Biography of Johann Strauss II
Sir Arthur Sullivan Society|
Biography
Wikipedia Biography of Arthur Sullivan
Tielman Susato
One page biography and discography at Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Tielman Susato
Francisco Tarrega
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Francisco Tarrega
Royal Opera House
Biography, News, Videos from Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Pyotr Il'yich
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
The Baroque music page on Georg Philipp Telemann
Telemann
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Georg Philipp Telemann
Enrico Toselli
Biography and History from All Music
Wikipedia Biography of Enrico Toselli
The Magazine
for Traditional Music throughout the world
Musical Traditions is an online magazine celebrating all aspects of
traditional music, from all parts of the world.
It contains record, book and tape reviews, articles, discographies, pictures,
news and comment.
Archives of Traditional
Music at Indiana University
This site fosters the educational and cultural role of Indiana University
through the preservation and dissemination of the world's music and oral
traditions.
Ceolas
The home of celtic music on the internet.
Franz von Vecsey at the Classical Archives
Wikipedia Biography of Franz von Vecsey
Francesco Maria Veracini
Comprehensive information from the ClassicalNet site
Francesco Maria Veracini
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Franceso Maria Veracini
Angel Villoldo
Biographical information from the excellent site about Argentine Tango Music. The page is also available in Spanish.
Viola-in-Music
Everything you always wanted to know about the viola.
Violin Acoustics
A university site that shows how the violin makes its sound
Connies Violin page
Helpful for students and all violin lovers
Luscombe Violins
Online Violin Shp for Musicians and Makers
West Country
Violins (UK)
Beautiful old European violins and bows at trade prices
Antonio
Vivaldi
Biography from Baroque Music
Vivaldi
Discography and biography
Wikipedia Biography of Antoni Vivaldi
The Wagner Society
Its aim is the promotion of knowledge, understanding and appreciation
of the life and works of Richard Wagner
Wikipedia Biography of Richard Wagner
Emile Waldteufel
Brief biography and list of works
Emile Waldteufel
One page biography and discography from Naxos
The Naxos entry for Emile Waldteufel
Wikipedia Biography of Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller
Carl Maria von Weber
Biography from Music Academy Online
Wikipedia Biography of Carl Maria von Weber
Song texts from Thomas P. Westendorf
Thomas Westendorf
Albums from Naxos
Hugo Wolf
One page biography and discography from Naxos
Wikipedia Biography of Hugo Wolf
The Classical Composers Database entry for Sebastián Yradier
Wikipedia Biography of SebastiÎn Yradier