Essential Works of the Great Composers

Our guides to the essential works of the great composers are the best to introduce listeners to the most important works of the great masters. The second edition of this ongoing series features the indispensable works of Bach, Dvorak, Handel, Liszt, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Schumann, Shostakovich, Sibelius and Vivaldi.

A Guide to Bach

From brilliant keyboard music to deeply moving choral masterpieces, Bach brought his genius to every musical genre. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Dvorák

With his richly melodic chamber music and orchestral works influenced by his Czech heritage, Dvorák is one of the most beloved composers of the Romantic era. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Handel

Handel’s grand oratorios and energetic concertos are favorites of the Baroque era. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Liszt

Liszt was one of the most colourful composers of the Romantic era and his virtuoso piano music and stirring symphonic poems are among the most original of the era. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Mendelssohn

From marvelously crafted chamber music to energetic symphonies, Mendelssohn’s music  is filled with melodic beauty and charm. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Schubert

Schubert brought his genius to every musical form, from the greatest collection of lieder ever written  to deeply moving chamber music. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Schumann

From virtuoso piano works to heartfelt vocal music, Schumann was one of the greatest composers of the Romantic era. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Shostakovich

Shostakovich’s deeply personal chamber music and powerful symphonies make him one of the 20th century’s greatest composers. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Sibelius

Sibelius’s love for nature and his native Finland can be heard in his starkly beautiful symphonies and heroic tone poems. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.

A Guide to Vivaldi

Vivaldi's thrilling concertos, virtuoso instrumental works and exuberant choral music are among the most popular works of the Baroque era. Here’s a guide to his greatest works.



Previously featured composers include Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms and Tchaikovsky




Bach   ·   Beethoven   ·   Handel   ·   Mozart   ·   Tchaikovsky   ·   Vivaldi
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