All About Composers

All About Composers

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In this All About series, we learn about famous composers and musicians from history and today. We explore their lives, influences and why they are important in the world of music - as well as hearing some of their most famous works.

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All About Composers
  • Johann Sebastian Bach

    Episode 1

    In this episode we learn all about Johann Sebastian Bach - one of the greatest composers in history. We explore his life, how he helped moved music into the Baroque Period and what makes him such an amazing musical genius. We also hear some of his most famous works.

  • Hildegard of Bingen

    Episode 2

    In this episode we learn all about Hildegard of Bingen - a medieval religious leader and composer who championed looking after the natural world. We learn about her life, hear her most famous work and discover how she was a trailblazer for women in medieval times and today.

  • Edward Elgar

    Episode 3

    In this episode we learn all about Edward Elgar, one of the most famous British composers. We explore his life and how he taught himself to read, play and write music. We also hear some of his most famous works.

  • Scott Joplin

    Episode 4

    In this episode we learn all about Scott Joplin - the Father of Ragtime. We explore his life, what Ragtime music is and how Joplin helped make it a respected style of music. We also hear some of his most famous works.

  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

    Episode 5

    In this episode we learn all about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. We explore his life of music: from child prodigy to playing for kings and queens. We look at some of his most famous work and why he is still considered one of the greatest musical geniuses who has ever lived.

  • Ludwig van Beethoven

    Episode 6

    In this episode we learn all about Ludwig van Beethoven. We explore his life, how he helped moved music into the Romantic Period and how he dealt with becoming deaf. We also hear some of his most famous works.