Composers & Musicians

These are favorites with kids! A youth get to know each composer and his music in each live drama. Perfect to introduce these composers & their music.

Filmed in Russia, Switzerland and America, with stirring musical performances, this is a loving insight into the man & his music by Tony Palmer.

Stravinsky's wife, children, and musical associates share insights into his life and work in this documentary by Tony Palmer

Produced in Italy, this story spans Puccini's creative life from student days to the height of success.

Compelling documentary directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the places Beethoven lived, composed, and performed,

Compelling documentary directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the place Mozart lived, composed, and performed.

Compelling documentaries directed by Phil Grabsky, set in the places they lived, composed, and performed their through music,

Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Symphony comment on and perform Raval's Bolero. 

One of the Classical Kids series, Mr. Bach visits a modern day Elizabeth as she awkwardly practices his Minuet in G. 

Dennis Kobray, pianist and actor, portrays Mozart in full costume, using drama and musical performances

Dennis Kobray, pianist and actor, portrays Beethoven in full costume, using drama and musical performances

Dennis Kobray, pianist and actor, portrays J. S. Bach in full costume, using drama and musical performances

Handel rescues a young Dubliner in trouble and the boy returns the favor by lending his golden voice to the first performance of Messiah. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

Johann Strauss, Jr. and Nicholas, a young stable boy, join forces to overcome their individual fears. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs. 

 A little Italian girl learns that great opera, like friendship, requires nurturing, patience, and time. From the producer of the Emmy award-winning Beethoven Lives Upstairs.

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

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.