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Drawn from the collections of the Library of Congress, this compilation of illustrations, photographs and biographical essays examines the lives and works of some of the world's most influential composers, from the towering genius of Bach and Beethoven to the inspired innovation of George Gershwin, Duke Ellington, and John Cage. Profiled here are Bela Bartok, Amy Beach, Johannes Brahms, Carlos Chavez, Claude Debussy, Robert Schumann, Andres Segovia, Jean Sibelius, Ethel Smyth, Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, and many other great composers - forty-eight in all. With portraits on one side and profiles on the other, these 48 fact-filled Knowledge Cards are a great source of condensed information - all in a deck the size of a pack of playing cards! Discover the most important and interesting facts about these influential people in a concise, stress-free compilation. A quick and stimulating supply of information, perfect for students, teachers, history buffs, and the purely inquisitive, this deck is sure to spark your curiosity and encourage you to delve deeper into this compelling subject. |
