- Paperback: 1600 pages
- Publisher: Penguin; Revised edition edition (26 Sep 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0140513671
- ISBN-13: 978-0140513677
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.7 x 6.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 572,408 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- See Complete Table of Contents
| ||||||||||||
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Plus, get an extra £5 Gift Certificate when you trade in books worth £10 or more before June 30, 2012. Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. |
|
There is a newer edition of this item:
|
Product details |
More About the Author
Product Description
Product Description
This is a comprehensive survey of classical music recordings on CD. It lists the major recordings of each work alphabetically by composer, and provides an assessment of the quality and interpretation of the work, to offer advice on the best value for money. The guide also includes re-mastered vintage recordings and many historic performances now transferred to CD.
Suggested Tags from Similar Products(What's this?)Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
|
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Customer Reviews
There are no customer reviews yet on Amazon.co.uk.
5 star
4 star
3 star
2 star
1 star
Most Helpful Customer Reviews on Amazon.com (beta)
Amazon.com:
3 reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Head and shoulders above the rest
13 Nov 1998
Format:Paperback
The magnum opus of review guides. The astonishing thing is that the authors score about 85% on spotting little recording nuances - even down to the subjective things like emotional impact. It is very rare indeed that you will buy a *** CD and be disappointed (it has happened to me maybe once or twice). Surprisingly, this guide actually makes good light reading. Of course, with the thousands of reviews, one tends to encounter repetitive adjectives and phrases... but the English language is limited after all! For the cost of only one CD, this book will become your lifeline to the music store and save you the grief of a CD collection weighed down by poor recordings.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
An invaluable resource, informative and helpful
18 Jan 1998
Format:Paperback
I found this to be an invaluble reference when I first started collecting classical music 10 years ago. I felt confident that I could choose the best recording available, both in sound and performance. I also learned a lot of music history by reading the Guide. The only downside is that some of the CDs listed are no longer in print, or only available in Europe. It's also impossible to list all the releases out there, so there are some great recordings that are not mentioned. But overall, it is the best resource for buying classical CDs available.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Spare your time and money !
22 April 1998
Format:Paperback
It is a great book, nice to use just as a reference or to read in detail. It will save You a lot of trips to CD shops and wondering about... Just choose the classic work You want to buy and go out with a list of the best (or the cheapest) available.
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Look for similar items by subject
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
- I am the Author, and I want to comment on my book.
- I am the Publisher, and I want to comment on this book.
