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George Gershwin (1898 - 1937) was an American composer who won international recognition for his contribution to contemporary classical composition and musical theatre, which he wrote in collaboration with his elder brother, lyricist Ira Gershwin. Gershwin's compositions remain popular with countless recordings by singers and musicians, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Madonna and Sting. He is perhaps best known for his timeless jazz and classical standards 'Summertime' from 'Porgy and Bess' and 'Rhapsody in Blue' used in Disney's 'Fantasia 2000'. 'Concerto TV' celebrates this great American composer. Get information about George Gershwin

Antonio Vivaldi (1678 - 1741) nicknamed il Prete Rosso "The Red Priest", was a Venetian priest and Baroque music composer, as well as a famous virtuoso violinist. Antonio Vivaldi was born and raised in the Republic of Venice. His best-known works are 'The Goldfinch' and series of four violin concerti, called 'The Four Seasons' - Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. Today, Vivaldi ranks among the most popular and widely recorded of Baroque composers, second only to Bach, who himself was deeply influenced by Vivaldi's work. Vivaldi's works are performed by multiple artists on 'Concerto TV'. Read more about Antonio Vivaldi

Achille-Claude Debussy (1862 – 1918) was a French composer who along with Maurice Ravel, is considered one of the most prominent figures working within the field of Impressionist music. Debussy was not only among the most important of all French composers but also was a central figure in all European music at the turn of the twentieth century. He is perhaps best known for his piece 'Clair de Lune', used in the finale of 2001's Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Julian Roberts film 'Ocean's 11'. This haunting orchestral piece also features 'Concerto TV'. Get information about Claude Debussy

Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera. He was one of the most influential composers of Italian opera. Verdi's works are frequently performed, transcending the boundaries of the opera genre. He is best known for "La Donna E Mobile" from Rigoletto, & "Va, Pensiero"(The Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves) from Nabucco, & "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" (The Drinking Song) from 'La Traviata.' His works feature on 'Concerto TV' Read more about Giuseppe Verdi

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 – 1791) was a prolific and influential composer of the Classical era. His output of over 600 compositions includes works widely acknowledged as pinnacles of symphonic, concertante, chamber, piano, operatic and choral music. Mozart is among the most enduringly popular of classical composers, and many of his works are part of the standard concert repertoire. His Opera's include 'The Magic Flute' and 'The Marriage of Figaro' and he is also well known for his unfinished 'Requiem' and piano concertos. A large number of musicians and artists play from Mozart's vast musical works on ' Concerto TV '. Read more about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is the most successful British composer of musical theatre of all time. His musicals, film scores & 'Requiem Mass' are known globally & have to date, garnered him with multiple Tony Awards and Grammy Awards & an Oscar. Andrew Lloyd Webber is perhaps best known for 'Pie Jesu' from Requiem, 'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina' from Evita, 'Memory' from Cats & 'The Music of the Night' from The Phantom of the Opera. His younger brother Julian is a talented & successful cellist. Lloyd Webber's music features on ' Concerto TV '. Get updates & news from Andrew Lloyd Webber

Antonio Bazzini (1818 - 1897) was an Italian violinist, composer and teacher born in Brescia, Italy. Bazzini was one of the most highly regarded artists of his time and influenced the great opera composer Puccini. Bazzini's music features on ' Concerto TV '. Antonio Bazzini's music was known for its highly virtuosic techniques and he is perhaps best known for 'La ronde des Lutins, Elegie'. His 'String Quartet No.1' won the Milan Quartet Society's first prize in 1864. Read more about Antonio Bazzini

Tomaso Albinoni (1671 – 1751) was a Venetian Baroque composer. While famous in his day as an opera composer he is mainly remembered today for his instrumental music. Albinoni's music features on ' Concerto TV '. Albinoni was particularly fond of the oboe, a relatively new introduction in Italy and is credited with being the first Italian to compose oboe concertos (Op. 7, 1715). He also employed the instrument often in his chamber works and operas. Famed for 'The Albinoni Adagio in G minor' (used in the films 'Gallipoli', 'The Doors' & 'Rollerball') it was actually composed by Remo Giazotto in 1958. It is also not to be confused with the 'Adagio for strings' used in the film 'Platoon', which is by Samuel Barber. "Albinoni was pivotal in establishing the fast-slow-fast, three-movement concerto form, and his oboe concertos were among the very first of their kind ever published by an Italian composer.” - Official biography Read more about Tomaso Albinoni

Charles-Francois Gounod (1818 – 1893) was a French composer best known for his 'Ave Maria' as well as his operas 'Faust' (based on the play by Goethe) and 'Romeo et Juliette' (based on the Shakespeare play) which are all performed and recorded regularly. Charles-Francois Gounod wrote twelve operas, of which the most popular has always been Faust (1859) & his Roméo et Juliette (1867) also remains in the international repertory. He composed a large amount of church music, many songs, and popular short pieces including his Ave Maria (an elaboration of a Bach piece), and Funeral March of a Marionette. Gounod's music features on ' Concerto TV '. Read more about Charles-Francois Gounod

German born violinist Julia Fischer is credited as being among the top violin soloists in the world. Julia Fischer holds numerous awards including the 'Federal Cross of Merit', the 'Bavarian Maximilian Order', a 'Gramophone Award' and the 'German Culture Prize'. Fischer's music-videos feature on ' Concerto TV '. Fischer began studying the violin aged four and was admitted to the 'Munich Academy of Music' aged nine, where she continues to work with Ana Chumachenco. She has been described as a phenomenal violinist by the world's press and continues to captivate audiences with her commanding performances of Brahms, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky. "On a concert stage, performing music by Bach, Schubert or Sibelius, the superb young German violinist Julia Fischer is the picture of focus and discipline. Offstage, she's just the same." - Joshua Kosman Get updates & news from Julia Fischer

Joshua Bell is an American Grammy-Award winning violinist who recorded his first LP at aged 18 & has since released more than 40 CDs. Bell's music-videos feature on ' Concerto TV '. One of the youngest violinists to perform as a soloist with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Bell has captivated audiences with his virtuosity & charismatic stage presence. Bell performed the solo part on John Corigliano's Oscar-winning soundtrack to the film 'The Red Violin' and was featured in 'Ladies in Lavender'. As well as being a soloist, chamber musician & recording artist he was also appointed as the new Music Director of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields. Bell performs on the 1713 Huberman Stradivarius violin & uses a late 18th century French bow by Francois Tourte. "Mr. Bell doesn’t stand in anyone’s shadow." — NEW YORK TIMES Get updates & news from Joshua Bell

Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992) was an Argentine tango composer, bandoneon player and arranger. His work revolutionized the traditional tango into a new style termed 'nuevo tango' incorporating elements from jazz and classical music. Piazzolla's music feature on ' Concerto TV '. Piazzolla received his first bandoneon (a type of concertina popular in Argentina and Uruguay) at aged eight and learned to play it along with the piano. In Mar del Plata in 1936 Piazzolla began playing with a variety of tango orchestras. At 17 he moved to Buenos Aires and formed his own orchestra in 1946, composing new works and experimenting with the sound and structure of the tango. The jury of the Italian Music Critics Award in 1974 unanimously awarded Astor Piazzolla the First Prize for the best instrumental music record. "Piazzolla wins this award for the validity of the compositions and for the surprising inventiveness of the arrangements that give tango a completely new dimension” - Italian Music Critics Award 1974 Read more about Astro Piazzola