1001 dischi di musica classica. I capolavori della grande musica nelle migliori interpretazioni

This book is a valuable aid to deepening knowledge of the classical repertoire for both newbies and seasoned listeners. Richly illustrated, with countless high quality and rarely seen pictures of composers and performing artists, it is a browser's delight. The recordings are organised chronologicall Leggi tutto

I'm a bit of an anthology fan, it has to be said. I'm lazy so anytime the leg work is taken out of something, I'm going to have a grand time and this book is no different. Beautifully put together with classical pieces ranging across several centuries, it's a great introduction to classical music fo Leggi tutto

Here's a public confession. I'm the music buyer for my library, but my acumen with classical is limited. I have a few composers who I really love, others who bore me. So I depend on books like this to help me identify what works I need to buy and which renditions I should get. It took me forever, bu Leggi tutto

Subjective, of course, but not as infuriating as is usually the case (still, not even a mention of the Heifetz Brahms VC?, or any of Bach's Lute/Lute-Harpsichord works?), in fact to my tastes the best overall collection of recommendations I've seen. The book I'd recommend to someone starting a Libra Leggi tutto

This is a must have if you are building a collection of classical music or already have a collection you need a reference for. It lists the work in chronological order, describes the music, links the composer with contemporaries, organizes by kind of music (orchestral, vocal, opera, ballet, etc.), a Leggi tutto