20th-Century Composers

Four Polish composers who changed the shape of music in the 20th-century.

A fascinating portrait of the momentous Russian composer Alfred Schnittke.

A survey of the American composers who invented new musical languages.

A compelling look at the life and work of the Austrian composer.

Béla Bartók's work set in the context of his homeland Hungary.

A portrait of the life and work of Benjamin Britten.

A portrait of the life and work of Benjamin Britten.

The first biography in English on the Danish composer Carl Nielsen.

An intimate biography of this innovative and troubled composer.

A reappraisal of the work of the composer of 'film music'.