1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You DieMatthew Rye Arranged chronologically, the featured recordings were "selected by a team of 22 leading music critics from around the world. ... The very best performance of each piece is described, coupled with a list of recommended alternatives along with portraits, quotations, and biographical information about the composers, conductors, and principal musicians." -- Dust jacket. |
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1001 Classical Recordings You Must Hear Before You Die Matthew Rye,Steven Isserlis Limited preview - 2017 |
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