Index of the Biographical Encyclopedia
The entire Biographical Encyclopedia of the MGG is now accessible through a 100,000 key word index. This index volume comprises all the important names and subjects which can be found in the 18,000 MGG biographical articles. It systematically indexes all biographical references, now making it easy to locate names not given a separate entry. With this volume, the user has the possibility to research the entire pool of knowledge contained in the MGG beyond the alphabetical listings. It is indispensable for a focused and extensive search by name or subject.
The volume contains separate indices for biographical groups , including composers, choreographers, librettists, teachers, rulers and art patrons subjects , including musical genres, instruments, orchestras, ensembles, festivals and publications.