The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs: Giftset (Penguin Handbooks) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140952608 ISBN 13: 9780140952605

Synopsis

Widely regarded as the standard guide to classical music on CD, The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs has been updated to take into account the many hundreds of new and reissued CDs that have appeared in the last three years while also including all the highlights from the back catalog. Arranged by composer, the guide lists the major recordings of each work -- from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases, from the highest-quality offerings to budget releases -- with evaluations of interpretation and performance by the authors, as well as assessments of recording accuracy and advice on the best buys for cost and quality. This edition includes coverage of new recording enterprises, such as Philip's "100 Great Pianists" series, CDs issued to tie in with particular musical anniversaries, entries for several significant but previously little-known composers, and detailed coverage of period-instrument performances. With the best of the previous guide now reevaluated in the light of newer releases, this essential reference work is designed to help you select the very best of recorded classical music available today.

About this title

About the Author:

Ivan March is a well-known lecturer, journalist and writer in the world of recorded music. He lives in London, SW6. Edward Greenfield was for forty years on the staff of the Guardian and is a regular BBC broadcaster. He lives in London, E1. Robert Layton is a journalist and broadcaster. He lives in London, NW6.

Synopsis:

A giftset including "The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and Cassettes" and "The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs Yearbook 1995/6".

About this edition

• ISBN 10: 0140952608
• ISBN 13: 9780140952605
• Binding: Paperback