This site from the National Arts Centre provides a biography of Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE). It gives details about his upbringing, his personal life, his "fear" that he had when conducting, his death, and a list of his most...

A short biography of Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and more about this famous composer.

Tchaikovsky (1840-1893 CE) went to boarding school at the age of eight and studied law. He finished and obtained a position with the Ministry of Justice when he was 19. How did he go from there to becoming a famous composer? Use this...

An online story for beginning readers about Peter Tchaikovsky, and two ballet dances that are based on his music. A short biography of Tchaikovsky is also found here.

Classics For Kids provides a short biography of Romantic composer Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, born on May 7, 1840. This site also includes an opportunity to listen to a song composed by Tchaikovsky.

Visit this site to read about the life and works of great composers such as Ludwig van Beethoven, Franz Schubert, Igor Stravinsky, George Gershwin, plus many more!

A storehouse of music resources and lesson plans from the National Arts Centre of Canada featuring Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert, and Vivaldi.

At this resource listen to a selection of audio clips that feature the works of a full range of composers and a full orchestra of instruments. Scroll down an alphabetical list to find the composer or instrument you want, then choose the...

Try to put this list of nine famous composers in order from the earliest to the most recent. If you need help, click on "Give me a hint," or check your answers at the end of the quiz.

Information on eleven famous Russians who are writers, poets, composers, and artists. Includes picture.

The University of Michigan provides a brief article on the bass clarinet, which is "the lowest voiced member of the clarinet family." Includes references for further reading and research and links to information on the clarinet and...

Choose one of four games (matching, concentration, flashcards, or a word search) to practice or review your knowledge of famous composers and their works.

This brief article provides general information on the tambourine and references for further reading.