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The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

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Summary

INDEPENDENT BOOKS OF THE YEAR

This completely new edition of the Penguin Guide reviews the 1000 best classical albums issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which dominate the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of recording dates. More comprehensive than ever before, it indicates key recordings on CD, DVD and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound. If you want the finest available version of any major classical album you will find it listed and assessed in these pages.

Ranging from long-established albums to the newest releases, the latest edition represents the cream of the international repertoire and has all the information you need to select the finest classical music available.

Reviews

  • The best, the biggest and the most comprehensive [on Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2010]
    Independent

About the authors

Ivan March

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Edward Greenfield

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Robert Layton

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Paul Czajkowski

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