Robert Layton
- Books
Ivan March, Edward Greenfield, Robert Layton, Paul Czajkowski
The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings
Summary
INDEPENDENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR
Downloads, CDs and DVD mean it is possible to listen to hundreds of thousands of classical recordings today - but how do you pick your way through the vast array of music now on offer? The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings brings together the experience and enthusiasm of four of classical music's greatest experts, to create an essential guide to the best recordings.
Clear, simple, easy-to-use A to Z listings of composers and performers
Offers the pick of the latest CD releases, as well as established landmark recordings
Covers every kind of classical music, from the medieval to the modern period
Includes short guides to ballet, opera and the history of recording
Indicates budget and mid-range price CDs
Whether you are just starting to build a collection or tracking down a particular favourite, this guide offers a treasury of outstanding music.
Downloads, CDs and DVD mean it is possible to listen to hundreds of thousands of classical recordings today - but how do you pick your way through the vast array of music now on offer? The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings brings together the experience and enthusiasm of four of classical music's greatest experts, to create an essential guide to the best recordings.
Clear, simple, easy-to-use A to Z listings of composers and performers
Offers the pick of the latest CD releases, as well as established landmark recordings
Covers every kind of classical music, from the medieval to the modern period
Includes short guides to ballet, opera and the history of recording
Indicates budget and mid-range price CDs
Whether you are just starting to build a collection or tracking down a particular favourite, this guide offers a treasury of outstanding music.