The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs by Ivan March, published by Penguin in 1999, is a revised edition that serves as a comprehensive reference for classical music on CD. Spanning 1,639 pages, this guide has been updated to include hundreds of new and reissued CDs, while also highlighting significant recordings from the back catalog. Organized by composer, it provides detailed listings of major recordings, evaluations of interpretation and performance, and assessments of recording accuracy, making it a valuable resource for music enthusiasts.
Readers will find extensive coverage of both well-known and lesser-known composers, along with insights into new recording enterprises and period-instrument performances. The guide offers advice on the best buys in terms of cost and quality, ensuring that users can make informed selections from the vast array of classical music available today. This edition reflects the latest developments in the field, making it an essential tool for anyone interested in exploring the world of classical music recordings.
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Widely regarded as the standard guide to classical music on CD, The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs has been updated to take into account the many hundreds of new and reissued CDs that have appeared in the last three years while also including all the highlights from the back catalog. Arranged by composer, the guide lists the major recordings of each work — from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases, from the highest-quality offerings to budget 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 edition includes coverage of new recording enterprises, such as Philip’s “100 Great Pianists” series, CDs issued to tie in with particular musical anniversaries, entries for several significant but previously little-known composers, and detailed coverage of period-instrument performances. With the best of the previous guide now reevaluated in the light of newer releases, this essential reference work is designed to help you select the very best of recorded classical music available today.
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