The Penguin Guide To Compact Discs
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Author |
: Edward Greenfield |
Publisher |
: Penguin UK |
Total Pages |
: 921 |
Release |
: 2011-09-29 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780141399768 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0141399767 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (68 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings by : Edward Greenfield
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.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 772 |
Release |
: 2004 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0140515232 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780140515237 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and Dvds Yearbook 2004/5 by : Ivan March
More than an essential companion to the complete "Penguin Guide to Compact Discs" (1999), the "Yearbook 2000/1" reviews hundreds of brand new CDs and takes a closer look at some of the more unusual areas of the classical-music repertoire.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 1618 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSC:32106016545912 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (12 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs by : Ivan March
Regarded as the standard guide to classical music on CD, the 2002/3 edition of The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs has a new wider trim size to allow for even more updates. This guide takes into account the many hundreds of new and reissued CDs that have appeared in recent years while also including all the highlights from the back catalog. Arranged by composer, the guide lists all major recordings from each work-from remastered vintage recordings to the latest 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 essential reference work is designed to help select the very best recorded classical music available today.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 1584 |
Release |
: 2008 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015082688097 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (97 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Recorded Music by : Ivan March
This new completely revised edition of the Penguin Guidesurveys the major classical recordings issued and reissued over the past five decades, many of which have dominated the catalogue because of their sheer excellence, irrespective of their recording dates. More thorough than ever before, it indicates key recordings on CD, as well as on DVD, with their extra video dimension, and enhanced SACD, including those in surround sound. If you want the finest available version of any major classical work (including DVDs of opera and ballet) you will find it listed and acutely assessed in these pages. THE PENGUIN GUIDE TO RECORDED CLASSICAL MUSIC OFFERS- The pick of the latest releases, as well as all key established recordings The greatest historic recordings, many in outstanding new transfers (including the very first recording of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony) An in-depth survey of the best of the budget-priced CDs, including countless new issues A comprehensive new collection of 'Portraits' of the major artists - singers, conductors and instrumentalists
Author |
: Edward Greenfield |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 1446 |
Release |
: 1984 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015009733547 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Complete Penguin Stereo Record and Cassette Guide by : Edward Greenfield
This book finds this familiar group of highly respected critics having compiled a very useful survey of classical music on compact discs and cassettes. The authors discuss the artistic merits and sound quality of each recording in evaluations that are extremely perceptive and educational. Audiophiles will be happy to know that the authors indicate whether or not the recording has been recorded digitally or remastered from an analog original. Those on a budget will appreciate the inclusion of bargain-priced editions. And music lovers in general attempting to navigate the maze of CDs currently available will find this work indispensable.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0140513795 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780140513790 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs by : Ivan March
Reviews thousands of British, American, and European classical recordings in all three formats.
Author |
: John Swenson |
Publisher |
: Random House (NY) |
Total Pages |
: 804 |
Release |
: 1999 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSC:32106014833633 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Rolling Stone Jazz & Blues Album Guide by : John Swenson
The most comprehensive guide to jazz and blues recordings in print, including reviews of more than ten thousand albums. An essential book for any music fan's library.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 808 |
Release |
: 2006 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105133579800 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDs Yearbook by : Ivan March
The essential companion volume updating Penguin’s most recent CD/DVD guide This yearbook supplements The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDs, the largest and most comprehensive survey of classical music on digital audio and video discs ever published. Together, the two books cover thousands of recordings and films, offering candid evaluation of their relative artistic and technical merits, highlighting notable performances, and pinpointing best buys. This yearbook not only reviews the many hundreds of CDs that have appeared since the publication of the main guide in 2005, but it also takes a close look at some of the more unusual areas of the classical music repertoire and includes an extensive section on instrumental concerts and recitals. Designed to help select the very best classical music and video discs available to date, The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDs Yearbookis an invaluable resource for any classical music lover.
Author |
: Ivan March |
Publisher |
: Penguin Group |
Total Pages |
: 1596 |
Release |
: 2003 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105113672252 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (52 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs & DVDs by : Ivan March
The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs and DVDsis the largest and most comprehensive survey of classical music on digital audio and video discs ever published. It covers thousands of recordings, offering candid evaluation of their relative artistic and technical merits, highlighting notable performances, and pinpointing the best buys. This guide takes into account the many hundreds of new and reissued CDs and DVDs that have appeared in recent years while also including all the major recordings of each work-from remastered vintage recordings to the latest releases. This essential reference work is designed to help select the very best video and music discs available today.
Author |
: Malcolm MacDonald |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 372 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: STANFORD:36105123566569 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis BBC Music Magazine Top 1000 CDs Guide by : Malcolm MacDonald
Here, the UK's bestselling classical music magazine presents reviews of the best performances on CD, categorised under chamber music, choral and song, instrumental, opera and orchestral.