CLASSICAL MUSIC ON CD: THE ROUGH GUIDE

Boyden, Matthew, and Others

ISBN 10: 185828113X / ISBN 13: 9781858281131

Published by Rough Guides Ltd., London, UK, 1995

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Written by a team of expert contributors, the "Rough Guide" gives the reader the context to the music and cuts through the hype to pick out the best classical recordings from the thousands of reissues and new releases. Featuring artists' biographies, an extensive glossary and listings of recital discs, this is the most complete one-volume guide to be found. Whether the reader has just discovered classical music or wants to explore its remoter corners, the "Rough Guide" is certain to expand their horizons. Included are photographs, illustrations, a directory of artists, a glossary, an index of composers, and an index of titles and genres. This 465 page copy is clean and solid.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: CLASSICAL MUSIC ON CD: THE ROUGH GUIDE
• Publisher: Rough Guides Ltd., London, UK
• Publication Date: 1995
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185828113X
• ISBN 13: 9781858281131
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

This guide is aimed at newcomers to classical music and at people who may already be familiar with a few pieces but want guidance on where to go next. Providing the historical framework within which to understand the music, it also discusses the music in the context of what's available on CD. The style is informal but serious - neither a guide to the 100 best classical tunes, nor a specialist volume of music criticism, but full of forthright judgements. A series of brief essays on the main genres of classical music is followed by an alphabetically arranged run-through of some 160 composers (the main body of the book). As well as all the big names - Beethoven, Bach, Mozart and Haydn all get ten-page entries - "The Rough Guide" bangs the drum on behalf of some neglected figures, with a particular effort made to rectify the neglect of women composers. Each entry comprises a brief biographical introduction, followed by sections on the crucial works. For every work discussed "The Rough Guide" recommends at least one CD, and, in the case of essential pieces, alternative performances as well.

Features include: a chronological chart of composers, arranged so the reader can see at a glance who is contemporary with whom; a glossary of musical terms; an index of performers (giving biographical information and recommendations for compilation recordings); and a bibliography.