Composers & Musicians

The handsome young pianist and composer has everything—talent, fame, and wealth. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

Traces the personal and musical career of 10-time Grammy Award winner Bobby McFerrin,

Hear the incredible artistry of this Grammy Award-winning singer interacting with the audience and improvising original works and "inventions" on the music of Gershwin, Charlie Parker and others.

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

A celebration of his life and achievements, packed with rare archival footage and performances.

This series by Michael Tilson Thomas and the San Francisco Symphony features beautiful documentaries on the lives and music of composers, shot on location, with Thomas's insightful biographical and musical commentary, and full concert performances. 

Ben Kingsley stars in Tony Palmer's film dramatizing the life of Shostakovich, who opposed the directives of Stalin and defied him with his music. 

Martin Scorsese's documentary.

An all-star lineup of musicians reflects on the genius and power of Bach, and performs some of his greatest works.

This landmark BBC series, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, presents the lives and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

From the landmark BBC series narrated by Kenneth Branagh, this video presents the life and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

This landmark BBC series, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, presents the lives and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

From the landmark BBC series narrated by Kenneth Branagh, these videos present the life and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

This landmark BBC series, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, presents the lives and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

This landmark BBC series, narrated by Kenneth Branagh, presents the lives and works of pivotal figures in Western music, with outstanding performances, dramatizations, and insightful interviews with respected artists and scholars.

By Anna Harwell Celenza, illus. by JoAnn E. Kitchel.  This is a charming story of how Haydn convinces the prince it is time to return home. 

Mike Venezia's lighthearted cartoons illustrate scenes from the composer's life.