About the Dictionary
Dr. Estrella's Incredibly Abridged Dictionary of Composers is provided free of cost for your reference. The main focus of the
dictionary is on composers of historical interest. To efficiently direct you to information on more contemporary composers, the timeline contains
links to lists of the major composition award winners of recent decades.
The dictionary contains:
- basic and accurate biographical information on more than 600 composers
- convenient ways to search by name, historical period, and nationality
- timelines to help you place each composer in historical context
- birthday and centennial listings
- a growing number of biographical essays
- links to additional information at other web sites
- links to books and CDs about composers
- links to sheet music
Supporting the Dictionary
Please note: If you purchase books, CDs, sheet music, or anything else through any link on this site it helps to pay for the costs of maintaining this site. Or if you like, you may make a donation in any amount using the button below. Thanks.
I am making a great effort to ensure accuracy in
this information. If you find any errors in spelling or content,
please send email to
steve@stevenestrella.com
and I will make corrections promptly. Thanks.