Books with author Roland Vernon

A portrait of Antonio Vivaldi captures the life of the eighteenth-century Venetian composer, providing information on the influences that shaped both his life and work as well as the great revival that occurred in 1926 with the discovery of his manuscripts.

Traces the life of the eighteenth-century German composer who was also known to his contemporaries as a brilliant organist.

Discusses the life and times of eighteenth-century Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi

Examines the composer and the influences and historical events that shaped his life.

Traces the life of the nineteenth-century pianist and composer from Poland who spent much of his life in Paris.

Traces the life of the eighteenth-century Italian composer known for his concertos, church music, and operas, as well as for his talents as a gifted teacher and brilliant violinist.

Traces the life of the eighteenth-century Austrian composer who wrote more than six hundred works before dying in poverty at the age of thirty-six.

A biography of the Russian composer, Igor Stravinsky, who came to the United States via France, wrote a wide variety of works, from ballets to symphonies, and was always at the forefront of modern music.

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A biography of Frederic Chopin explores the life of this musical genius, covering his musical career from his first public concert at age six through later accomplishments, while providing information on some of the historical, social, and political influ

Looks at influences and historical events while tracing the life of the American Jewish composer who created a new kind of music that has lasted beyond the fashion of his time

Traces the life of the 20th century American composer who made a successful career for himself on Broadway while creating works that redefined American music.