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A biography of Armenian composer Tigran Mansurian is presented. He was born in Beirut, Lebanon in 1939 and moved to Armenia with his family in 1947. He studied classical music in Jerewan, Armenia. He learned the technique of the twelve-tone system, recorded music with the Armenian musician Kim Kashsashian, and composed violin concerts.

The article offers an examination of the composer Pancrace Royer. Particular focus is given to his works including "Ode à la Fortune." Topics discussed include the invention of the French harpsicord by Jean-Philippe Rameau, how in 1746 he published a collection of plays and how he died in middle of the winter of 1755, at the age of 49.

The article discusses the life and musical career of Austrian composer Franz Joseph Haydn, beginning with his birth in Rohrau, Austria, his stays in London, England, and his performances and final years in Vienna, Austria. Austrian locales, exhibitions, and musical events recognizing the 100th anniversary of Haydn's death are reviewed.

In this article the author discusses the life and music of George Frideric Handel, noting the popularity of the composer in Great Britain in 2009. A number of topics are addressed including the revival of Handel's operas "Acis and Galatea" and "Giulio Cesare," the release of some rarely-heard pieces of Handel's music and his place in Baroque period.

The article presents a biography on jazz composer and pianist Giorgio Gaslini, who passed a way on July 29, 2014, and discusses his attitude towards African jazz music, his upbringing in Italy, and jazz interpretation. Other topics mentioned in this article include jazz music composition, music conservatories, and his music piece "Skies of Europe".

A biography is presented of Austrian composer Hanns Eisler, which includes information on his family, his music, and his death.

The article focuses on the life and work of Austrian composer Franz Schreker and discusses the subversive aspect of his music, his unpopularity, and his famous works including "Symphonie de chambre," "Stigmatisés," and "Künstleroper."

The article focuses on the career of Italian composer Paolo Lorenzani. Topics mentioned include his work at the royal court of Versailles, in France, for King Louis XIV, the rivalry with French composer Jean-Baptiste Lully, and his fame in Italy. The author also notes that Lorenzani has rarely been interpreted since the 20th century.

The article presents an organ music score composed by Adam Valentin Volkmar along with a biography of the German composer. Volkmar's musical education and family history are examined, the history of organ music publication is discussed, and information is provided on the number of subscribers to Volkmar's 19th-century organ periodical.

The article presents a profile of Italian composer Giuseppe Tartini.

A biography of composer and conductor René Leibowitz is presented. He was born on February 17, 1913 in Warsaw, Poland into a Russian Jewish family, was raised with several languages, including Russian, German, and French, and composed around one hundred pieces, including string quartets and operas, some of which were never performed. Information is offered on Leibowitz' interpretation of music by composers Ludwig van Beethoven and Arnold Schönberg,and his life in Los Angeles, California.

The article focuses on Italian composer Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, focusing on pastiches of his work, his opera "Adriano in Siria" and his masses, and his compositions "La serva padrona" and "Stabat Mater."

The article presents a biography of Austrian composer Hanns Eisler and provides information about his political beliefs, the censorship of some of his compositions, and his main works.

The article focuses on Austrian music compose Georg Friedrich Haas and his music. It mentions that Haas is known for hour-long collision of dichotomies and the collaboration between tuning systems and triads. It adds that the composer possesses the abilities to solve the cadenza question in the performances of Classical concertos.

The article profiles German composer Gisbert Näther on the occasion of his 65th birthday. Topics discussed include biographic details and his compositions for children's theaters, such as the operas "Schneerot," "Der schwarze Schwan und das Mondsichelmädchen," and "Konrad, das Kind aus der Konservenbüchse." Information is offered on awards Näther has received, such as the Wilhelm-Busch award, the youth music school prize in Hameln, Germany, and the first prize of the music association Saxoniade.

A biography of Italian composer Carlo Gesualdo is presented. The article discusses the public's opinion on his Renaissance music compositions, his relationships with women, and his mental health. Other topics mentioned in this article include his music instruction, the 400th anniversary of his death, and musicology.

The article focuses on the life and work of Italian composer Antonio Sacchini.

Information are given on the life and work of Swiss-born American composer Ernest Bloch.