National Library of France
National Library of France: Marcel Proust: Writing and the Arts
A rich look at the influences on Marcel Proust's writing from the National Library of France. See how his interaction with art, artists, music, composers, and contemporary society developed his craft.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Duke Ellington
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1986 to commemorate famous jazz musician Duke Ellington. Includes a short biographical passage.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Gioachino Rossini
An Italian musical composer who wrote more than 30 operas as well as sacred music and chamber music.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Carl Weber
A musical composer, born near Lubeck, Germany, Dec. 18, 1786; died June 5, 1826.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franz Schubert
An eminent German musical composer, born in Vienna, Austria, Jan. 31, 1797; died Nov. 19, 1828.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William Wagner
A musical composer, born in Leipsic, Germany, May 22, 1813; died in Venice, Italy, Feb. 13, 1883.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
A noted musical composer, born in Salzburg, Germany, Jan. 27, 1756; died Dec. 4, 1791.
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Web Gallery of Art: A Young Woman Composing Music
An image of "A Young Woman Composing Music", created by Gabriel Metsu from 1662-63 (Oil on panel, 58 x 44 cm).
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Franz Liszt
A pianist and composer, born in Rading, Hungary, Oct. 22, 1811; died in Baireuth, Oct. 31, 1886. He under took the study of music at the early age of six years, at nine attracted much attention by his skill on the pianoforte, and soon...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: John Sousa
Musical leader and composer, born in Washington, D. C., in 1854. He developed remarkable talent for music in early life, being noted as a performer in theater orchestras when only twelve years of age.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Ludwig Van Beethoven
A German composer and pianist. He is considered to have been the most crucial figure in the transitional period between the Classical and Romantic eras in classical music.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Robert Schumann
A musical critic and composer, born in Zwickau, Germany, June 8, 1810; died near Bonn, july 29, 1856.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir William Gilbert
Sir William Schwenck Gilbert (18 November 1836 - 29 May 1911) was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for his fourteen comic operas produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur Sullivan, of which...
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Corridos Sin Fronteras: Corridos Without Frontiers
Arriba! Step inside and discover the narrative musical art form known as the corrido, born in Mexico and the southwestern United States. Website features audio and video clips, an annotated timeline, and even an interactive function that...