Thomas Mann's 'Doctor Faustus' delves into the life of Adrian Leverkühn, a brilliant composer who makes a pact with the devil to achieve musical greatness.

Irving Stone's 'The Agony and the Ecstasy' vividly portrays the life and struggles of the Italian Renaissance artist Michelangelo.

Peter Shaffer's 'Amadeus' centers around the rivalry and relationship between Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Antonio Salieri.

In 'The World According to Garp', T.S. Garp's mother, Jenny Fields, is a famous composer, not a male composer.

Milan Kundera's 'Immortality' delves into the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven, particularly his struggle with deafness.

Robert Schumann's music, particularly his 'Papillons' and 'Kreisleriana', is central to the story and Erika Kohut's obsession.

'Shine' is a biographical film based on the life of Australian pianist David Helfgott, who struggled with mental illness and eventually overcame it.

The Red Violin is believed to be the work of Antonio Stradivari, a renowned Italian violin maker.

John Adams' opera 'Nixon in China' explores the historic meeting between U.S. President Richard Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai in 1972.

Claire, the protagonist of 'The Eighth Note', is known for her exceptional performances of Frédéric Chopin's music.

'Immortal Beloved' is a biographical film that explores the life and relationships of Ludwig van Beethoven, particularly his search for his mysterious 'Immortal Beloved'.

Mira, the protagonist of 'The Music Room', learns sitar from the renowned Indian classical musician Ravi Shankar.

'Hamilton' is a Broadway musical that tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

Ronan Lynch, the protagonist of 'The Dream Thieves', is known for his exceptional guitar playing skills.

'The Pianist' is a biographical film that portrays the life of Polish pianist and composer Frédéric Chopin.