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Famous and Inspiring

Famous jazz music performers, pianists, string players, conductors and other inspiring names in music.
Noteworthy Composers and Their Mentors
It's quite fascinating to read about the lives of prominent composers of the past. There's always something new to discover about them; their childhood, the struggles they had to overcome, their body of work and the friendships they formed during their lifetime. Here we will get to know several noteworthy composers and the distinguished mentors who influenced them.
Inspiring Musicians
A list of famous musicians/composers who are physically challenged and yet beat the odds.
Famous Musicians Who Played a String Instrument
An image gallery of famous musicians who played string instruments.
Piano Composers and Musicians
An image gallery of piano masters, including famous pianists and composers for the piano.
Top 10 Famous Quotes by Famous Composers
An image gallery of the top 10 quotes made by famous composers.
Well-Known Conductors
Well-known and respected conductors, their profiles, works and other important facts.
Top 10 Love Affairs of Famous Romantic Composers
Famous composers, such as those belonging to the Romantic era, weren't only passionate about their music, they were also passionate about their respective love affairs. Here we will learn about the women who captured the hearts of composers during the Romantic period. Clicking on their names will bring you to their images and clicking on the composers name will take you to their biography.
Influential Composers Who Died Young
Have you ever wondered what would've happened if Mozart didn't die when he was only 36 years old? Would he have composed more or did he already reach the pinnacle of his career at the time of his death? Here is a list of influential composers who died young; most of whom before the age of 50.
Jazz Music Greats
April has been designated as "Jazz Appreciation Month" by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in cooperation with various music education groups and organizations. The purpose of this celebration is to raise awareness about the impact of jazz in history, to appreciate important figures of jazz and to encourage young people to explore this type of music.

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