Author : Michael Steinberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 49,82 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Music
ISBN : 0195103300
The author of the widely acclaimed "The Symphony" offers a wonderfully informative look at the standard concerto repertory, covering 122 works from Bach to John Adams. 23 music examples.
Author : Christopher Pollard
Publisher : Gramophone Publications
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 39,15 MB
Release : 1991
Category : Music
ISBN :
An annually updated guide to the best classical compact discs available. Includes over 1,200 reviews with symbols highlighting basic library selections, quality of performance, quality of sound, price recommendations, Gramophone Award winners, and Artists of the Year. Color and black-and-white photos.
Author : Edward Greenfield
Publisher :
Page : 1150 pages
File Size : 41,90 MB
Release : 1976
Category : Music
ISBN :
Author : Ivan March
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 1618 pages
File Size : 27,31 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Music
ISBN :
Regarded as the standard guide to classical music on CD, the 2002/3 edition of The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs has a new wider trim size to allow for even more updates. This guide takes into account the many hundreds of new and reissued CDs that have appeared in recent years while also including all the highlights from the back catalog. Arranged by composer, the guide lists all major recordings from each work-from remastered vintage recordings to the latest 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 essential reference work is designed to help select the very best recorded classical music available today.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1496 pages
File Size : 45,47 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Compact discs
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1614 pages
File Size : 28,93 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Compact discs
ISBN :
Author : Ivan March
Publisher : Penguin Group
Page : 1584 pages
File Size : 19,40 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Music
ISBN :
This new completely revised edition of the Penguin Guidesurveys the major classical recordings issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which have dominated the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of their recording dates. More thorough than ever before, it indicates key recordings on CD, as well as on DVD, with their extra video dimension, and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound. If you want the finest available version of any major classical work (including DVDs of opera and ballet) you will find it listed and acutely assessed in these pages. THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO RECORDED CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERS- The pick of the latest releases, as well as all key established recordings The greatest historic recordings, many in outstanding new transfers (including the very first recording of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony) An in-depth survey of the best of the budget-priced CDs, including countless new issues A comprehensive new collection of 'Portraits' of the major artists - singers, conductors and instrumentalists
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1690 pages
File Size : 35,6 MB
Release : 1994-06
Category : High-fidelity sound systems
ISBN :
Author : BBC
Publisher : Random House
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 33,47 MB
Release : 2014-04-24
Category : Music
ISBN : 1448142652
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or an experienced Prommer, plan your summer through the 2014 BBC Proms season with the official Proms Guide. Contains: · brand-new articles on featured composers, insights on performers, new music and Proms Plus events · introduction to the season from Roger Wright, Director of the BBC Proms and Controller of BBC Radio 3 · full listings for every concert and event – repertoire, performers, time, location, ticket and broadcast information · details on how to book tickets · free season calendar to see all the concerts at a glance. With beautiful photographs and images throughout, this official Proms Guide is the most comprehensive way to plan your summer’s Proms visiting, watching and listening. The BBC Proms is the world’s biggest and longest-running classical music festival and features many of the greatest artists and orchestras from the UK and around the world in over 80 concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and Cadogan Hall. There are also daily free Proms Plus talks, workshops, performances and family events.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 1979
Category : Music
ISBN :
