Musicians
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Al Jolson
With a career that spanned over 40 years, Al Jolson is considered one of the most popular entertainers the world has ever known. Embark on a magical musical journey, from when he performed on the streets with his brother, to earn money, to becoming the hottest act in show business. Al knew how to captivate an audience and used his talent and charisma to hold their attention. Be inspired by the life story of this sensational performer, whose legacy lives on through his music, shows and films.
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Antonio Vivaldi
Meet Antonio Vivaldi, one of the greatest and most popular composers of all-time. The virtuoso violinist and composer was credited with widespread influence over Baroque music in Europe. His famous ‘Four Seasons’, remains as popular today, as it was when first performed in his native Venice, in 1723. Vivaldi’s extreme success and subsequent decline, tells an enchanting tale. Hear his personal story via the BioViews®.
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Arthur Sullivan
Bringing joy to millions of listeners, the music of Arthur Sullivan is best known to us through the popular operatic productions he conducted with W.S. Gilbert. Through classic favourites such as; ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ and ‘The Mikado’, join Arthur Sullivan as he takes us on a trip down memory lane, through his inspiring and magical story.
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Edith Piaf
Meet Edith Piaf, the iconic French singer, famous for songs that include ‘La Vie en Rose’ and ‘Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien’. She had an inspiring rags-to-riches story. Travel with her through the streets of Paris, on a journey that brought her to the world of fame when she sang and acted for countless fans. Be inspired by her fascinating story, as it comes to life through a BioView® .
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Ella Fitzgerald
Meet Ella Fitzgerald, known by many as the ‘First Lady of Song’, who famously said “I sing like I feel”. This was one of the many reasons that people around the world, were captivated by her and her voice. Her life was inspiring and she is undoubtedly one of the most loved American jazz and song vocalists, who enjoyed a musical career that lasted 59 years. It featured 14 Grammy Awards and the sale of over 40 million albums! Travel with Ella, through her early years which were difficult, as she struggled with family losses and found her way. Discover how she eventually found her own road to international stardom.
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Elvis Presley
Has the King really left the building? Elvis is a cultural icon all over the world. You may know and love many of his songs or movies, but how much do you know about his real life? This great title takes you on a sensational journey through his life and amazing achievements; from being teased about having a stammer, to becoming one of the world’s most recognizable voices. Learn how the gift of a guitar at the age of 11 was to change Elvis’ life forever. Gain a new insight into his real life and follow him from the two-room shotgun house in Tupelo to Graceland.
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Frank Sinatra
Meet Frank Sinatra and discover the great story of this much-loved American musician. Born to Italian immigrants, you’ll travel with Sinatra through his rough and tumble childhood. Discover how he began singing for tips, when only eight years of age. Later, he joined The Three Flashes, which would then become Hoboken Four, which would catapult him to international fame.
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George Gershwin
One of the most versatile and significant composers of the 20th century, George Gershwin had a major impact on American music. Follow in his fantastic footsteps, as he takes you on a musical journey from his time as a young Russian immigrant to the creator of such masterpieces as ‘Rhapsody in Blue’, ‘Porgy and Bess’ and ‘American in Paris’, to mention but a few. Join him on a whirlwind tour of his short, albeit, successful career.
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Giuseppe Verdi
Italian, Giuseppe Verdi, was one of the greatest Romantic composers of the 19th century. His operas are known to all of us, via their enduring popularity and exquisite Romantic qualities. Not only is Verdi famous for providing the world with some of the greatest opera music of all-time, but his music is credited for unifying the people of Italy in a time of civil unrest. Verdi’s story testifies to the power of music to inspire and unify and is a great source of inspiration.
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Glenn Miller
Meet acclaimed jazz musician Glenn Miller. Born in Nebraska, Glenn earned enough money to buy his first trombone by milking cows and was touring as soon as he graduated from high school. He influenced many famous musicians, including Louis Armstrong. He became known for many hit songs including ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ and ‘In the Mood’. This inspirational story is a must-have for any Glenn Miller fan.
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Irving Berlin
Having written over 1000 songs, 19 musicals and 18 movie scores, Irving Berlin is a true legend of music. His songs are still celebrated and enjoyed today. His music has become an important part of American culture, especially ‘God Bless America’. His life is a classic rags to riches story. Follow him on his journey, as a poor Russian immigrant who rose to celebrity status. Irving dedicated his life to music and brought joy into the hearts of people across the world.
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Johann Sebastian Bach
Meet and be inspired by a musical genius, as Johann Sebastian Bach tells his own incredible story in this fascinating eStory from The Amazing People Club®. Born into a musical family, he was taught by his father and his uncle using a huge variety of instruments. Johann became a brilliant multi-instrumentalist and a highly respected organist and teacher of music. Though his compositions were not given the respect they were due in his lifetime, Bach’s work was an enormous inspiration for the great composers who followed him. Beethoven described Johann Sebastian Bach as ‘the original father of harmony’. Follow Bach’s incredible life journey and learn how he came to change the face of music forever.
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Johann Strauss II
Join Johann Strauss II, as he takes you on a magical musical journey of waltzes, operettas and light music, of 19th century Vienna. Known as the “Waltz King,” Johann Strauss elevated the musical genre of the waltz, to become one the most widely recognized and appreciated forms of music today. His story is inspirational and comes to life through BioViews®.
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John Lennon
Throughout his outstanding career, John Lennon managed to not only touch people’s lives through his music, but through his actions as well. He was a humanitarian, a passionate peace activist and cultural icon to his adoring fans. His music continues to touch and inspire the lives of many today. He is recognized as one of the world’s most influential rock stars. John was the leader of one of the most influential music groups of all time and he also had an equally successful solo career. His music and legacy will continue in the musical magic he left behind.
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Louis Armstrong
Get a unique insight into the life of one of the most amazing jazz musicians of all time. Louis Armstrong was also lovingly known as ‘Satchmo’ and the very mention of his name brings a smile to ones face. Follow him on his journey from poverty-stricken circumstances in New Orleans to the top, as one of the world’s most celebrated musicians.
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Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti is one of the most famous tenors of all time. His inspirational story from The Amazing People Club® offers a new perspective on his life and explores why his fans all over the world loved him. It was a rags to riches story in more senses than one. Learn how he made a decision while at a small village called Llangollen in Wales that changed his life. Discover how he took opportunities and entertained people around the world.
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Ludwig van Beethoven
Meet Ludwig Van Beethoven, one of the most celebrated classical musicians of all time. His music is played and enjoyed all over the world, however, aspects of his life remain shrouded in mystery. Gain new insight into his real life and discover the context of the composition in his most famous masterpieces including ‘Moonlight Sonata’ and his unmistakable ‘Fifth Symphony’. Be inspired by his great story, as it comes alive through BioViews®.
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Maria Callas
Voted the greatest soprano of all time, Maria Callas captivated audiences worldwide with her amazing voice and dramatic skills. Get a personal insight into the life of one of the most talented and controversial soprano singers of the 20th century. She was a pioneer in reviving interest in opera and her music is still appreciated to this day, all over the world.
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Nellie Melba
Be captivated by the tumultuous events in the life of Nellie Melba, a self-driven diva who achieved great success and became one of Australia’s most celebrated sopranos of all time. Embark on a musical journey as you discover how she captured the hearts of many with her amazing voice.
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Pablo Casals
It was Pablo Casals’ ambition to bring beautiful music, peace and harmony to the world. He was nicknamed appropriately by his friends as, ‘Pau’ which means ‘peace.’ Pablo is remembered as a passionate political activist and one of the greatest cello players and music composers of the 20th century. He was recognized as being the first artist to play an entire Bach suite in public. Today, musicians around the world still celebrate this great musical hero.
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Perez Prado
Be inspired by bandleader and singer, Perez Prado, and discover how he became known as the ‘King of the Mambo’. He brought joy to millions through his music. From his early days in his homeland of Cuba, discover how young Perez grew up with a love of music and how his exciting and unique style, both on and off the stage, led him to become one of the most well-loved and influential musicians of the time.
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Pyotr Tchaikovsky
Be swept away by the composer of such masterpieces as ‘Swan Lake’ and ‘The Nutcracker’. Pyotr Tchaikovsky led a somewhat troubled life, despite achieving immense success. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest composers of the Romantic Period. In this inspirational title from The Amazing People Club®, you get to celebrate his music and artistic achievements as they are reflected in his operas, ballets, orchestral music, chamber music and over 100 songs. He truly had an amazing talent.
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Wolfgang Mozart
Wolfgang Mozart is one of the world’s most celebrated classical musicians. Be inspired by his great story which follows him from his early years where he was composing at only five years of age, to his most prolific times when he was composing and travelling all over the world and would create works such as ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ and ‘The Magic Flute’. Through his BioView®, explore what he did and what inspired him to do so, understanding what his personal motivations were.
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