The Great German Composers by George T. Ferris

The Great German Composers by George T. Ferris is a collection of biographies focused on influential composers from Germany (and a close associate).

The book includes detailed information about each composer's life, including:

• Their upbringing and education
• The musical influences that shaped their work
• Analysis of their major compositions, including operas, symphonies, and chamber music

Ferris justifies including Frederic Chopin, a Polish composer who spent much of his life in France, because of his early German training and significant influence on German piano music.