The Essential Classical Collection : 101 CDs

Phillips, Rick

ISBN 10: 0771070012 / ISBN 13: 9780771070013

Published by McClelland & Stewart Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2004

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The book is signed by the author on the blank page opposite the full title page.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essential Classical Collection : 101 CDs
• Publisher: McClelland & Stewart Limited, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0771070012
• ISBN 13: 9780771070013
• Binding: Trade Paperback
• Edition: First Edition, First Printing
• Condition: Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Music
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Synopsis

Pages: 249 Language: English Publisher:. McClelland & Stewart Ltd Most guides to classical recordings on CD comprise thousands of brief listings In their attempt to be comprehensive. they end up being heavy and intimidating Phillips knows better He sticks to what he considers.. to be the 101 essential CDs. and tells readers not only why each one is the best recording in his opinion. but also why this piece of music belongs in their collection and where thecomposer fits into the evolution of classical music. Read consecutively. the recommendations from medieval Gregorian chant to Arvo Prts Fratres. written in 1977 form a dazzling and concise history of classical music. Bach. Beethoven. and Mozart are here. of course. along with other beloved but lesser-known composers. such as Josquin Desprez. Anton Bruckner. and Gabriel Faur. And popular pieces. such as Bachs Brandenburg Con...