| BIOGRAPHIES |
The Classical Music Pages <http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/classmus.html> : This page includes information on classical music- its history, biographical information about composers (with portraits and short sound examples), explanations of the various musical forms and a dictionary of musical terminologies. It is designed to be of use for everyone from "beginners" to the music professional.
Composers <http://www.lib.virginia.edu/MusicLib/resources/composers.html> : Good webliography of sites. This list includes Web-accessible libraries, research centers, and Web sites devoted to research on selected composers. From the University of Virginia
| COPYRIGHT and INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
MUSIC And COPYRIGHT LAW <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/musiclaw.html> : This site offers a substantial body of links and is devoted to Music Copyright. Of interest to music librarians. See also the bibliography of Music Copyright Sources at the University of Oregon.
| ENCYCLOPEDIAS |
Musical Instrument Encyclopedia <http://www.lehigh.edu/zoellner/encyclopedia.html> : The Musical Instrument Encyclopedia lets you experience a sampling of instruments, complete with images and music samples. The collection represents unusual instruments and music from a variety of cultures.
| FREE DATABASES on the WEB |
The Aria Database <http://www.aria-database.com/> : The Aria Database is a diverse collection of information on over 1000 operatic arias. Designed for singers and non-singers alike, the Database includes translations and aria texts of most arias as well as a collection of MIDI files of operatic arias and ensembles.
| META SEARCH ENGINES |
Listen: The music download directory <http://www.listen.com> : listen.com is a music download directory for finding downloadable music on the Internet in various formats such as MP3, MS Audio, Liquid Audio, or a2b.
| MULTIMEDIA |
Listen: The music download directory <http://www.listen.com> : listen.com is a music download directory for finding downloadable music on the Internet in various formats such as MP3, MS Audio, Liquid Audio, or a2b.
| MUSIC |
Allrecordlabels.com <http://allrecordlabels.com/> : allrecordlabels.com is a comprehensive listing of over 9200 record labels indexed by genre, format, and location.
The Aria Database <http://www.aria-database.com/> : The Aria Database is a diverse collection of information on over 1000 operatic arias. Designed for singers and non-singers alike, the Database includes translations and aria texts of most arias as well as a collection of MIDI files of operatic arias and ensembles.
BBC Music Magazine <http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com/> : Good source of classical music reviews. Includes orchestral, opera, choral, chamber, instrumental, etc. From BBC America
Classical Music Navigator <http://www.wku.edu/~smithch/music/index2.htm> : This site is arranged along five subject areas: Composers, Basic Library of Notable Works, Geographical Roster, Index of Forms and Styles of Music, and Glossary. Currently, 444 composers are listed.
The Classical Music Pages <http://w3.rz-berlin.mpg.de/cmp/classmus.html> : This page includes information on classical music- its history, biographical information about composers (with portraits and short sound examples), explanations of the various musical forms and a dictionary of musical terminologies. It is designed to be of use for everyone from "beginners" to the music professional.
Classical Music Resources <http://www.lib.duke.edu/music/resources/classical_index.html> : Metasite for classical music resources from Duke University. Includes: Composer Homepages / Chronologies and Necrologies / National and Regionally Oriented Pages / Organizations and Centers for Scholarly Research / Electronic Journals and Newsletters / Genre-Specific Pages / Databases
Composers <http://www.lib.virginia.edu/MusicLib/resources/composers.html> : Good webliography of sites. This list includes Web-accessible libraries, research centers, and Web sites devoted to research on selected composers. From the University of Virginia
Jazz/Blues Archives, Collections and Museums <http://www.lib.uchicago.edu/e/su/cja/jazzarch.html> : Links to institutions that have archives, collections or museums of jazz or blues music
Listen: The music download directory <http://www.listen.com> : listen.com is a music download directory for finding downloadable music on the Internet in various formats such as MP3, MS Audio, Liquid Audio, or a2b.
MUSIC And COPYRIGHT LAW <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/Music/musiclaw.html> : This site offers a substantial body of links and is devoted to Music Copyright. Of interest to music librarians. See also the bibliography of Music Copyright Sources at the University of Oregon.
Music Artist Information Search Center <http://www.musicsearcher.com/> : Search or browse alphabetically for biography and/or discography, as well as pictures and links to sites about your favourite artist
Musical Instrument Encyclopedia <http://www.lehigh.edu/zoellner/encyclopedia.html> : The Musical Instrument Encyclopedia lets you experience a sampling of instruments, complete with images and music samples. The collection represents unusual instruments and music from a variety of cultures.
| REFERENCE AND MISCELLANEA |
Classical Music Resources <http://www.lib.duke.edu/music/resources/classical_index.html> : Metasite for classical music resources from Duke University. Includes: Composer Homepages / Chronologies and Necrologies / National and Regionally Oriented Pages / Organizations and Centers for Scholarly Research / Electronic Journals and Newsletters / Genre-Specific Pages / Databases
| REVIEWS and PRODUCT GUIDES |
BBC Music Magazine <http://www.bbcmusicmagazine.com/> : Good source of classical music reviews. Includes orchestral, opera, choral, chamber, instrumental, etc. From BBC America
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