His inspiration is often described as 'divine', but he worked assiduously, not only to become the great composer he was, but also a conductor, virtuoso pianist, organist and violinist. Mozart's music ...

One of the first modern women composers to reach international acclaim, Gubaidulina wrote bold music, inspired by Eastern and Western philosophies, and the joy of sound itself.

A biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda will explore how the creator of Hamilton became ’the pre-eminent musical storyteller of the ...

Dubbed the ‘King of Ragtime’, Scott Joplin (c.1867-1917) was one of the most important and influential composers at the turn of the 20th century. The champion of ragtime was born in Texas in 1867, or ...

Alan Menken has written 22 shows including Ballad of Little Pinks (Composer), Kicks (Composer), Patch, Patch, Patch (Conceiver), Personals (Composer), Maggie May (Composer), The Present Tense ...

Cy Coleman has written 31 shows including Grace (Composer), John Murray Anderson's Almanac (Composer/Lyricist), Wildcat (Composer), Little Me (Composer), Sweet Charity (Composer), Seesaw (Composer ...

A biography of Lin-Manuel Miranda will explore ... Born in New York in 1980, Miranda is one of the most decorated songwriters and composers of the past century, with a Pulitzer prize, three ...