Biography showing his movement from musician to composer, including his influence on German melodramas. From the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.

Entry from the 1911 Encyclopedia touching on his famous family and focusing on him as the most important member of the clan.

Biographical study, summary of works, and suggested recordings and sheet music from the Czech Classical Music Dictionary.

Biography noting family connections and showing his work in the Prussian court from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program.

Biographical sketch, portrait, musical history, noted works, family relationships, and Naxos discography.