All Music Guide to Classical Music: The Definitive Guide to Classical Music - Tapa blanda

Whether you're exploring the haunting melodies of Gregorian chant, the mighty symphonies of Beethoven, or the dizzying soundscapes of today's brightest young composers, the All Music Guide to Classical Music has the information you need - about the music, and the musicians who bring it to life. Whether you're an aficionado or just hoping to feel comfortable in the classical section of your CD store, you'll find the All Music Guide to Classical Music an essential resource with: 1,500 biographies of composers and performers; 4,000 descriptions of composers' works; 12,000 recordings recommended by AMG editors; 360 opera and ballet synopses; and concise essays on major classical periods and genres, plus introductory essays for beginners.