Lives of the Musicians: Good Times, Bad Times

It's no secret that Beethoven went deaf, that Mozart had constant money problems, and that Gilbert and Sullivan wrote musicals. But what were these people--and other famous musicians--<i>really</i> like? What did they eat? What did they wear? How did they spend their time? And--possibly most interesting of all--what did their neighbors think?<br> Discover the fascinating and often humorous stories of twenty famous musicians--people of all shapes, sizes, temperaments, and lifestyles, from various countries and historical periods. Beginning with Vivaldi and ending with Woodie Guthrie, <i>Lives of the Musicians</i> brings musical history to life!