Classical Music: The Rough Guide

Classical Music: The Rough Guide
ISBN-10
1858287219
ISBN-13
9781858287218
Series
Classical Music
Category
Music
Pages
610
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Rough Guides
Author
Duncan Clark

Description

Sketches of classical composers and CD reviews.

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