The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection: The 300 Essential Works

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xiii, 498 pp. "Introducing the indispensable book that helps listeners choose the best classical music on CD. Based on Ted Libbey's highly popular segment on National Public Radio, the "NPR Guide To Building A Classical CD Collection" is an expert's selection of 350 must-have, must-listen-to pieces in the basic classical repertory." The best of the best: Bruno Walter's Mahler; Karajan's Bruckner; Colin Davis's Hayden, & Rubinstein's Chopin - The 43 great operas - The unexpected giants: Kyung Wha Chung, Charles Munch, Santiago Rodriguez. Plus: Becoming a better listener: emotional truth vs. technical brilliance - The Bach Boys - Who is Neville Marriner' - The analog/digital debate - Best budget buys - Music lore, insider anecdotes, & the language of music lovers. Show more