The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings: The Must-Have CDs and DVDs
- ISBN-10
- 0141399767
- ISBN-13
- 9780141399768
- Category
- Music
- Pages
- 624
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2011-09-29
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
- Authors
- Ivan March, Edward Greenfield, Paul Czajkowski
Description
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.
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