Read through bibliographic entries on 90 of the most influential composers alongside their original scores and full portraits. From this reference book of bibliographies and memoirs, you can find valuable information on many of the greatest composers as far as their backgrounds, rivalries, friendships, what drove them to create their masterpieces and more. Find all the information you need on these composers in one place! DK has been publishing informational books for over 45 years. Suitable for young adults and up.

This collection has resources on every quotation. Find out who said what, or search through 600+ specific subjects. "Oxford Essential Quotations ensures coverage of the most popular and widely used quotations by combining the text of the acclaimed Oxford Dictionary of Quotations with use of the largest ongoing language research programme in the world, the Oxford English Corpus, and enhances these with a selection of equally memorable contemporary sayings" (Oxford University Press, 2018). Find bibliographic information on a variety of people. This reference book has been updated yearly since 2014 and would be best suited for college and above.

Beethoven is one of the most well-known composers of the classical era. This top-rated biography brings his iconic pieces to life as you learn about where he grew up and the ideas he had on how he created his works. This biography also covers Beethoven's time in Vienna, where he built most of his career, and how his health declined leading to his deafness.  This is a valuable source if you are concentrating on Beethoven specifically. Swafford is well known for his biographies on many musicians such as Johannes Bach and Charles Ives. He is a well known music historian. This biography can be read by young adults and above. 

From their early lives, their successes, personal difficulties, to their illnesses and deaths, learn about two of the worlds most prolific composers from this biographical collection. Learn how Mozart started his musical journey as a child prodigy at the age of 5. This biography also covers how Beethoven was an important figure in the transition of the Classical to Romantic era in music. Mozart and Beethoven go hand in hand with the Classical era, so this source is a perfect blend of these two composers. The History Hour is known for their books containing facts as well as important events in the lives of some of the greatest people. This biography collection is appropriate for young adults +.