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Birth and death dates of composers and performers; first performances of famous works.
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Brief overview and biographical notes about conductors and performers in the classical tradition.
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(from 1988 to current)
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Information from Smithsonian Institute about the native Mexican folk music tradition. Includes a graphical timeline, music samples, videos, guides and background material for teachers.
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Basics about the major periods of classical (art) music, with terms, composers, RAM audio examples, and purchase links. From Essentials of Music, sponsored by Sony Classical and W. W. Norton.
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(Sung by church and chapel "bands" in the UK in the 18th and 19th centuries) Includes articles, sample scores and MIDI files, links, and organizations.
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Includes annotated texts about American history, from Revolutionary War songs to 1960's anti-war protests.
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Extensive hypertext article by David Courtney.
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Brief, tongue-in-cheek discussion of musical forms.
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A resource for women composers and women in music topics, hosted by Abilene Christian University.
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Articles and links about the entry of Jews into the musical professions in Europe in the early nineteenth century.
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Graphic timeline: typical musical forms and styles, major composers, sample MIDI files
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Early Western and traditional non-Western music: Recording suggestions, discussion, articlesl links.
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Outlines and timelines on various topics in music history from the Middle Ages to the present.
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An annotated bibliography of musical compositions related to chess.
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Article on classical music written by Mr Pekka Hako, Director of the Finnish Music Information Centre.
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A brief history of Czech music, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century; Biographies and work of important composers. (Radio Hudba, Czech Republic)
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Masonic influences on Classical music, and music in the Lodge: Notes, MIDI samples, and facsimile pages.
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Daily listing of what happened on this day; extensive introductory tutorial on music notation. (CD sales: affiliate)
