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Classics/Orchestra

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Information on the orchestra, its music director, members, program history and order tickets.

CBC Vancouver Orchestra

Short history, recordings and discography of this Canadian radio orchestra, with bio of its conductor Mario Bernardi.

Chicago Training Orchestras

Joining info and concert programs for the Prot?? Philharmonic - a group providing orchestral training opportunities for young Chicago-area musicians.

City of Birmingham Symphony

Brief history of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, plus concert dates, recordings and free mailing list.

Garden State Pops

Youth orchestra established to provide musical culture and entertainment though classical music. With a history, and upcoming concert info.

Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Look up the history of the ISO, the biography of its music director, Raymond Leppard, or its monthly schedule.

London Symphony Orchestra

Booking information, concert schedules, an education program and more to come from the world famous orchestra. Updated monthly.

Los Angeles Philharmonic

Check the schedule or browse the discography, photo gallery or profiles of the orchestra and the Hollywood Bowl.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

Learn about LPO's history, music director, members, season subscription packages and concert dates. With newsletter.

New England Philharmonic

Look up NEP's concert schedule and audition dates or Jeff Bigler's collection of viola and other instruments jokes.

New World Symphony

NWS is for gifted graduates of distinguished music schools and conservatories. Includes a calendar of events.

New York Philharmonic

History, facts & archival exhibits, subscription info, concert calendar, members' bios and contact details for America's oldest orchestra.

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

Concert schedules, artists' bios, recordings and vacancies, with info on New Zealand, its people and music.

San Francisco Symphony

Includes an overview with historical information, as well as schedules and a guide to the Davies Symphony Hall.

Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Historical information, discography, Volunteer Committee projects and activities, and performance schedules.

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra

Schedules outlining more than 100 concerts each season, plus a VSO discography, reviews and ticket information.

MIDI Mania

Classic MIDI Listed by A-Z

Classics/Operas

Aria Database

Searchable reference guide to arias by name, opera, and language. With contextual information, midi files, and some translations.

Gilbert and Sullivan Operas

Lists the composers' 14 operas and provides a synopsis and libretto for each. With MIDI files and discographies.

Le Nozze di Figaro

Detailed information and analysis of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's popular opera, Le Nozze di Figaro (The Marriage of Figaro).

NYCO OnLine Library

Information archive for New York City Opera. Provides opera synopsis, plus composer and librettist biographies.

NYCO Online Opera Library

Introductory guide includes detailed synopses, composer and librettist bios, historical summaries, and discographies.

Opera Stories and Background

Classic World gives detailed blow-by-blow descriptions of some great operas with sound clips of the major arias.

Opera-l's List of Operas

Tour through the list of operas, arranged alphabetically by composer. Each has a synopsis and character list.

Composers/Conductors/Societies

ASCAP

Membership issues, interviews and articles from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers.

Association of Canadian Orchestras

For professional, semi-professional, community, symphony, chamber and youth orchestras. Includes an information research center.

European Mozart Foundation

Festivals, operas and recordings of this foundation which offers postgraduate music and education for young musicians.

Kurt Weill Foundation for Music

Grants programs, publications and staff email details from this New York-based nonprofit private foundation.

OrchestraNet

Includes profiles of members of the Association of British Orchestras and links to their own web sites.

Alexandre H. Hohmann's Music Page

Detailed pages for several composers of classical music featuring pictures, libretti, MIDI files, and links.

Bach, J.S.

Wealth of information on Bach's life. Includes complete works and archive of recommended recordings.

Bach, J.S.

Academic analysis of Bach's works with discussions of the anatomy of canons and fugues, Baroque themes, and individual pieces.

Bachmann, Robert

Brief professional history of the Swiss conductor/composer and details of his multimedia composition, Uluru. With score and sounds.

Beethoven, Ludwig van

Detailed biography of Ludwig van Beethoven, including his medical history, daily routine, and views on performing.

Berlioz, Hector

Overview and opinion of recordings of this French composer's work. Includes text of an MA thesis on Berlioz.

Bernstein, Leonard

Tribute to the life and work of one of the greats of 20th century music. Read selections of interviews, letters, and discography.

Brahms

Short biography of this 19th-century German composer, with links to a discography and other related sites.

Brahms

Conductor Wilhelm Furtw?gler's 1934 essay gives insights into how this maestro understood Brahms.

CCM Archive

Contemporary Classical Music Archive features 20th century composers with history, sound samples, and critical discographies.

Castro, Jean de

Virtual exhibition of the life and works of this 16th-century composer. With detailed bio and preserved music prints.

Chopin, Frederic

Classics World provides a brief biography of this composer, video clips, and recommended recordings of his work.

Classics World Composers

Search for discographies by composer's name or by period including medieval, baroque, contemporary and 20th century.

Contemporary Music Info-Junction

Index of contemporary music resources in categories such as composition, publications, performances, and orchestration.

Furtw?gler, Wilhelm

Wilhelm Furtw?gler Society of America newsletter is devoted to furthering knowledge about the late German conductor and composer.

Gibbons, Orlando

Find out about the life of this prominent English composer (1583-1625) and his music. With lists of compositions and scores.

Grieg, Edvard

Details of the Norwegian composer's life and works, plus events at Troldhaugen, his home-turned-museum in Bergen.

Hesse, Ewald

Biography of the Peruvian musician and conductor who founded the Camerata Instrumental de Lima.

Klemperer, Otto

The life and works of the great conductor Otto Klemperer is the focus of this site. With a comprehensive discography.

Mahler, Gustav

Contains chronology, compositions, info on societies and events, recommended recordings and books about this Austrian composer.

Mahler, Gustav

Virtual shrine for Mahler's music, psychology, and philosophy. Share your own views or read the archive of reader responses.

Mozart Among Us

Devoted to information on contemporary music and the people who write it. Includes biograpies, recommendations, and sound clips.

Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus

Implementation of a dice game for composing minuets and for which Mozart published the measures and instructions in 1787.

Nanut, Anton

Short biography of the chief conductor of the Slovenian Radio Symphony Orchestra.

New Albion Records

Eclecticism is the word at New Albion with profiles and discographies of ambient, classical, and 20th century composers.

Puccini, Giacomo

Insight into the life and works of this 19th century Italian composer. Includes a list of his operas and sopranos.

Rescigno, Joseph

Short bio of the principal conductor of the Florentine Opera Company. With events calendar and links to music sites.

Rubenstein, Bernard

Short biography of the man who conducted some of the world's most acclaimed orchestras, plus a couple of reviews.

Schumann, Robert

Catalog, audio, and general information on the life and works of this influential composer from the early romantic period.

Shostakovich, Dmitry

Annotated links to what's on the Web about this Russian composer, including a Time magazine cover story from 1942.

Sousa, John Philip

Biographical timeline, bibliography, and over 100 sound clips and MIDI files of this 19th century US composer's famous marches.

Vartanyan, Ruben

Music director and conductor of The Williamsburg Symphonia. With short bio, concert programs, and orchestra history.

Wagner, Richard

The Wagner Society of New York is a nonprofit organization dedicated to this composer. Includes catalog, events calendar, and links.

Wagner, Richard

Comprehensive archive of this German composer. With detailed biography, samples of his writings and analysis of his works.

Wagner, Richard

Charity dedicated to the appreciation and study of this composer's life and music. With info on their library and events.

Jazz & Blues/Associations

Alabama Blues Society

Preserves the history and tradition of blues in this state. Site has membership information and a newsletter.

American Jazz Symposium

Based in Southern California, AJS conducts concerts, music festivals, and educational events year-round.

Boston Blues Society

Perpetuating blues and its culture in the Boston area. Includes interviews, music reviews, and show dates.

Cascade Blues Association

Dedicated to preserving and promoting blues and roots music in Oregon and Washington.

DC Blues Society

Calendar of events, radio guide, and sights and sounds from the Washington DC blues scene.

Earshot Jazz

Events guide and selections from a monthly publication by this Seattle-based nonprofit music, arts, and service organization.

Europe Jazz Network

Association of promoters, musicians' associations, artistic directors, and consultants working in the field of jazz and improvised music.

Greater Cincinnati Blues Society

Details of a group which aims to promote and advance blues as an original American art form.

Inland Empire Blues Society

Washington-based group of fans and musicians promotes and encourages local events.

Jazz Composer's Collective

New York-based, musician-run organization dedicated to presenting the original work of experimental composers.

Jazz Idiom

Chicago-based nonprofit organization aiming to present, teach, and perpetuate jazz music and its related art forms.

Kansas City Blues Society

Includes contact details of local bands and clubs and a guide to blues on Kansas City radio.

Mama Foundation

Nonprofit organization which records distinctive artists and unique musical events in the field of jazz and big band music.

Manitoba Blues Society

Local event listings and a newsletter, which includes interviews, puzzles, and information on guitar lessons.

Mississippi Delta Blues Society

From the birthplace of Delta blues, this group wants to preserve a traditional American art form.

Oklahoma Blues Society

Stories, reviews, interviews, and anything related to blues in the state, from the OBS magazine Back Beat.

Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz

Check membership details, find out about the group's events and history, or look at the photo gallery.

Phoenix Blues Society

Guide to the group's regular activities and events, and the Phoenix blues scene in general.

Stockholm Blues Society

Guide to the society and blues concerts in Sweden, as well as other Swedish blues sites.

Texas Jazz Society

Group formed to support local talent and organize a festival held annually in Corpus Christi.

Toronto Blues Society

Guide to blues gigs, radio shows, charts, and new releases from this Canadian society's newsletter.

Twin Cities Jazz Society

Volunteer organization dedicated to promoting Minnesota jazz music in all of its forms.

Gospel Associations

CFAMC

The Christian Fellowship of Art Music Composers encourages the work of Christian composers of symphonic and chamber music, and opera.

CPAF

The Christian Performing Artists' Fellowship is a classical music and dance ministry with over 700 musicians and dancers in its ranks.

Christian Music Connection

Network for musicians, churches, and organizations has directory of Christian artists searchable by region, name, or music style.

Cross Rhythms

British Christian music ministry includes details of the radio program, music festival, and related magazine.

Gospel Music Association

Details of seminars, competitions, and the Dove awards from this nonprofit organization dedicated to all forms of gospel music.

NACAS

The National Association of Christian Artists and Songwriters offers education, networking, and industry exposure.

Country & Folk Musicians

Acoustic Musician

Subscription info, editorial articles and the monthly cover story from this magazine dedicated to acoustic guitarists.

Australian Folk Songs

Collection of more than 100 Australian folk songs with lyrics, music and information about each song.

Banjo Tabs

Collection of banjo and bluegrass tablatures with info on appropriate graphics and sound software for playing.

Digital Traditions Database

Searchable index of the Digital Tradition Folk Song Database which contains over 5,500 songs.

Folk Stuff

Information for musicians and those designing and building instruments including autoharps, kalimbas, didjeridus, pennywhistles, and flutes.

FolkBiz Mailing List

Discussion list dealing with business and creative issues faced by folk musicians and singers/songwriters.

Folkvenu Mailing List

Allows people involved in coffeehouses, clubs, concert halls, festivals and house concerts to share ideas, experiences and expertise.

Richard Robinson's Tunebook

Traditional tunes and new tunes in traditional styles from Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, France and elsewhere.

The TuneWeb

Archive of mostly traditional Celtic tunes with some traditional American tunes, English country dances, and miscellaneous others.

Soundtracks

Asteroid Field

Personal page by two Greek movie buffs has sound files to download, reviews, and a Star Wars focus.

BMI Film and TV Music Awards

Searchable archives of winners of these awards for songwriters and composers, with a section for feedback.

Cinema Trax

Download sound samples from this film and television music production house. Includes tips for composers and filmmakers.

Cinemusic

Details of film music festival held in Gstaad, Switzerland, every year, with a program and booking contacts.
dt> Doyle, Patrick

Information about this film score composer, including an interview, lists of his work, and plans for the future.

Elfman, Danny

Web site for this former Oingo Boingo member, now working on film and soundtrack composition. Latest news, release information, and FAQs.

Filmmusic

Essays, sound clips, links, and a soundtrack list covering music from TV and film. Includes composers and resources.

Flanders Film Festival

Held in Belgium every October, this international festival focuses on the relationship between music and film.

Glass, Philip

Detailed information archive for this postmodernist composer. Includes details of his operatic, film soundtrack, and other works.

Hal Hartley: Soundtracks

Tribute to the music used in the films of this distinctive American filmmaker. Details his own compositions under the pseudonym Ned Rifle.

Internet Movie Database

Searchable database of movie facts, including a soundtrack search facility. With news and links to online stores.

James Bond Movie Music

Background information about some of the most recognized music in motion picture history. Includes sound clips.

Morricone, Ennio

Tribute to this extremely influential italian composer of film soundtrack music. The king of Spagetti western film music.

Movie Music

Personal guide to some film score composers and their works, with ratings and links to specific composers.

MovieTunes

The latest news and events in the world of film music. Vote for your favorite score or look for a composer.

Musical Score

Motion picture music scores rated on a five-point system with links to recommended sites.

Nyman, Michael

Learn about this composer who is well known for his scores for Peter Greenaway films. Includdes a discography and forthcoming events.

Ritz Online - Soundtracks

Part of the larger At the Ritz - FilmBill movie site. Provides detailed reviews soundtracks from current and classic movies.

SPFM

Society for the Preservation of Film Music aims to save orchestrations and recordings discarded by studios.

TVT Records

Order film and TV music from catalogs including TVT Records, Wax Trax!, Blunt Recordings, TVT Soundtrax and TeeVee Toons.

Urdu/Hindi Film Music Page

Offers music from the flourishing Indian film industry, with articles on singers, directors, and concerts.

Vangelis

Tribute to this performer and composer, renowned for his electronic music. Includes details of his many solo, and soundtrack releases.

Zimmer, Hans

Wealth of information about the Oscar-winning composer responsible for the soundtracks to movies including The Lion King.

rec.music.movies

Discuss film scores and soundtracks, or buy, sell, and trade collectible recordings in this lively newsgroup.