Composer, pianist, and conductor, Benjamin Britten was one of the most distinctive and original figures in 20th century music. His compositions range from the operas Billy Budd, Peter Grimes, and Death in Venice to film-scores such as W.H. Auden's Night Mail, to sacred songs like his much-loved “A Ceremony of Carols” to symphonies, suites, and The Young People's Guide to the Orchestra. Associated for many years with the eminent tenor Peter Pears, Britten was the principal creator of the Aldeburgh Festival and English Opera Group. This biography serves as a highly readable and accurate portrayal of the man behind the acclaim.

Elgar was England's greatest late romantic composer. His symphonies, the Enigma Variations, and oratorios made him the toast of the Europe and America during his lifetime. His ceremonial music, like the Pomp and Circumstance Marches, made him a national institution. But there was a more troubled and less confident side to him which can be heard in his chamber music and concertos. This book explores his life from his background in a Worcester music shop to his final years as Master of the King's Musick and the first composer to make recordings of all his major work.

This is the most comprehensive book ever published on the world's greatest pop superstar. Authorized by Michael during his lifetime, this brand new edition also includes events surrounding his sad death in 2009. From the 1950s to the present, this year-by-year chronology offers a complete record of Michael's moves, grooves, and music. Illustrated with hundreds of color and black and white photographs, it covers all Michael's records, concerts, videos – plus awards, memorabilia and records you never knew existed. Michael Jackson – The Visual Documentary has been compiled by Adrian Grant, whose close friendship with Michael led to the King of Pop endorsing this book. Adrian is a pioneer of many Jackson-related projects, including the stage show Thriller Live.

Matching music to TV, live events, film, video games, ringtones, and a host of other media is one of the fastest-growing careers in the music industry. This book guides you through real-world scenarios and legal landmines, explores sound design, profiles key players with insightful interviews, and provides project form templates that will save time for seasoned music supervisors. Composers, bands, DJs, and producers also get valuable tips for connecting with music supervisors, who are being called “The New A&R”. For those who want to break into the field of music supervision, this book tells you how to get the job.

The Gramophone Classical Music Guide 2010 is the essential guide for music lovers collecting their music on CD, DVD or as a download. Drawing on the magazine's 85-year experience of reviewing classical music on record, The Guide reviews 3,500 recordings covering the full spectrum of classical music, from the Middle Ages to the brand new, from Grand Opera to Lieder and song, from string quartets to organ music.