The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection : The 350 Essential Works

The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection : The 350 Essential Works
by Ted Libbey

The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection : The 350 Essential Works
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Author: Ted Libbey
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1999-09-01
ISBN: 0761104879
Number of pages: 536
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

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Summary: 5 Stars

I have been collecting classical music for about five years now, and I know how challenging it is to pick what to add next (I'm still fairly new at this with a smaller collection, I can only imagine how hard it will be once I have a more substantial one). I typically rely on listening to a few classical stations online and locally, if I find a piece appealing I wait to hear what it is identified as, write it down then head over to gemm.com to see what kind of deal I can get. But after reading just the excerpt I have a feeling my strategy will change once I pick this book up. I will still head over to gemm, they really have just about the best prices around, and listen intently but will definitely take Mr. Libbey's suggestions and knowledge with me when looking to the next piece to add to my collection.
I can't wait to get my hands on this book!

Summary of The NPR Guide to Building a Classical CD Collection : The 350 Essential Works

In his informed and indispensable guide, National Public Radio's Ted Libbey takes listeners by the hand through the classical repertory to build a music library. Now, five years after its original publication - with five years of new performances to consider, new releases to review. reissues to re-evaluate - Mr. Libbey has completely revised and updated the book. While sticking to the essential 300 works, there are now one-third new selections and reviews, and a 50% change in discography to keep all suggested CDs up-to-date. Berlioz. Vaughan Williams. Schubert and Schumann. Mozart after the Jupiter Symphony. Bach beyond the Brandenburg Concertos, opera after The Magic Flute - The NPR Guide will make every music lover's core collection complete.

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