This intricate visual celebration of the worlds most celebrated composers tells the fascinating stories of their lives and works.Whether you have an interest in classical music and opera or you are a music student or musician this book would be great for you. Composers Who Changed History places wellknown composers in their historical and cultural context allowing you to see how they came to influence music. In this edition you can find An overview of the lives and works of around 80 of the worlds most important composers from the Middle Ages to the presentEight pages of brandnew content with 12 new entries including Joseph Bologne and Margaret BondsLavishly illustrated with portraits of each composer alongside photographs of their homes and studios and original musical scores and personal correspondenceEach composer is Introduced with a realistic portrait and biographical entries which trace the friendships loves and rivalries that inspired and influenced them.