Edvard Grieg
Wendy Thompson
Hardcover
(Exley Publications Ltd, May 1, 1995)
This series of biographies of famous composers and musicians aims to introduce young readers of 10-14 to the world of music. As well as introducing the reader to the story of the life of the composer, the books contain educational themes, such as the form of a symphony, the development of particular instruments and the techniques of composition. The books also cover the role that personal and political beliefs played in the lives of composers.