Famous and Inspiring

This table lists the names of several Mercury craters and the famous composers it was named after.

This table lists the names of several Mercury craters and the famous composers it was named after.

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...

A list of famous musicians/composers who are physically challenged and yet beat the odds.

An image gallery of famous musicians who played string instruments.

An image gallery of piano masters, including famous pianists and composers for the piano.

An image gallery of the top 10 quotes made by famous composers.

Well-known and respected conductors, their profiles, works and other important facts.

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.

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.

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...

Not all of us are lucky to be in a career we love. Sometimes circumstances force you to stay in a job you don't like; or perhaps it's a stepping stone towards achieving your dream job. Whatever your situation is right now, if you stay steadfast to your goal and if you are open to opportunities, anything is possible. Many prominent names in music...

There are more than a few successful composers who are considered "late bloomers" in their field. They prove to us that we are never too old to dream.

These noted names in the world of music paved the way for other composers and musicians who followed them.

There are several composers, musicians or artists that have held a Guinness World Record to date. Find out who and why in this article of interesting facts.