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The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Must-Have CDs and DVDs

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.