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The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings
  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780141399768
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 1300
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The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The Must-Have CDs and DVDs




A new edition with a brand new format listing the 1,000 best classical music albums

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.

  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9780141399768
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 1300
Categories:

Praise for The Penguin Guide to the 1000 Finest Classical Recordings

The best, the biggest and the most comprehensive [on Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2010]

Independent

An indispensable and comprehensive survey. Anyone who wants to make sense of all the rival versions of classical music available on CD will find a great deal of illumination [on Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2010]

The Times

This is the bible for the discriminating record collector [on Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2010]

Sunday Telegraph