 |   Author : Roy Hemming Edition : 2 Sub Number of Pages : 324 Publisher : Newmarket Press List Price: Our Price: $5.75 You Save: $9.25 (62%) Used Price : $0.01 |
Product Description
This indispensable sourcebook for buying and listening to classical music from Baroque to New Age covers 60 composers and 150 recording artists performing today, and buying recommendations for the best recordings.Customer reviews
What a splendid thing when one learns something brand new. 
by .. jeff ryder (Kamloops, B.C., Canada)
Ever wanted to listen to classical music but didnt know what to listen to or whom first? This is a perfect book for the beginner wanting to know about classical music, or the seasoned listener that wants to fresh his memory of why classical music is such a wonderful experience. It tells of great recordings and why they are so, and gives a brief biography of the composers of the world. A nice companion to have while listening to your new found (or old) love of music.
Fantastic! A must for Classical Music Lovers. by .. hyjinx@ihug.co.nz (New Zealand)
After watching the movie Amadeus my interest in classical music was born and I desperately needed a guide. Roy Hemmings book filled the "guide" requirement splendidly as I had no idea where to begin. I have discovered so much with Roy's help and my interest in this musical genre has never waned since. Thankyou Roy for expanding my repertoire!
This book is an excellent guide to classical recordings. by .. ()
Even though I've been a classical music fan for years, I have found Hemming's guide to be an indispensable resource. He recommends specific recordings and tells you why they're good, and he gives you enough info to help you enjoy the pieces he picks out as each composer's best work.
Very good advice by .. ()
Hemming does a very good job of sifting through the thousands of recordings available. After buying many of the recordings Hemming suggested, I can attest to his musical knowledge and taste. This book provides a tremendous boost to the person starting a classical music collection. My copy is falling apart because it has been used so often.
Not balanced 
by .. ()
This book was a real disappointment. Mr. Hemming is almost exclusively interested in orchestral music, and addresses chamber music only when he has little choice -- with Chopin, for example. Beethoven's sonatas don't merit anyone's attention? Give me a break. There are more balanced, inclusive guides to be had.