The Omnibus Essential Guide To Classical CDs

Bys: David Wagner and Garaud MacTaggart

Discover the most essential recordings in your CD collection.This guide covers 300 classical composers. Each entry starts with insightful biographical information, the albums the editorial team feels... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0825673070
• ISBN13: 9780825673078
• Release Date: November 2004
• Publisher: Omnibus Pr & Schirmer Trade Books
• Length: 726 Pages
• Weight: 3.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 2.0" x 7.3"

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"Omnibus Book Of Essential Classical CDs" By Garaud MacTaggart & David Wagner Discover the most essential recordings for your CD collection. This well-organized guide from Omnibus Press covers 300 classical composers. Each entry starts with insightful biographical information, what album or albums the editorial team feels are essential purchases, a list of additional recordings that are worth a listen, what to avoid, & what rare recordings are worth the search. Easy to read; great for advanced beginners. Each entry concludes with a discussion of crucial predecessors who influenced this composer's work. SELLING POINTS: 300 composers included! Each recording is rated 1 to 5 musical notes, "5" being a masterpiece & "1" being a dud. 140 black & white photos add value.