Searching by composer:

Type partial or full composer names.
Examples:
Bach will find composers named Bach (with or without first names or initials), as well as composers whose names start with Bach (ex. Bachelder).
The double equals sign will look for records containing ONLY the exact phrase that is typed:
==Bach will find all works listed with only Bach as the composer (no first names or initial).
Quotation marks surrounding the search string will look for records containing exactly the search string that is typed
"Bach, " will find all composers with Bach as the last name, and first names or initials given. (will NOT find composers listed simply as "Bach").
"Bach, J.S." will not find any records, In our composer list, Bach's full name is written out. The period is treated as a character which is absent in his name.

Hints and suggestions:
Start general first to see what results come up. Use partial names when unsure. Refine your search from there.
Avoid punctuation marks, as they become part of the search criteria.
Although only one spelling of a composer's name is displayed, many times alternate spellings are recognized in our system. Try spelling Ciaikovski in a search, and the composer's name will display as the traditionally accepted Tchaikovsky.
Be creative in your searching! Many times a search that is returned gives favorable but uexpected results - see what's out there!