Bargain CDs 1998-1999, The Penguin Guide to Second Edition

by March, Ivan; Greenfield, Edward; Layton, Robert

• ISBN13: 9780140514094
• ISBN10: 0140514090
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-01-01
• Publisher: Puffin

Summary

The guide assesses the huge and growing range of mid-priced, bargain and super-bargain CDs, including the Doubles, Duos, Twofers (in each case two CDs for the price of one). Among them is a wide selection of modern digital recordings of high quality - many of them preferable to any full-priced alternatives - plus outstanding analogue recordings from the vintage LP era and notable CD transfers of key recordings from 78-r.p.m. records. Cassettes are also available for some of the major bargain labels. The guide also evaluates interpretations and performances, and considers both the quality of the recorded sound and value for money in terms of playing time.

Author Biography

Edward Greenfield, until his retirement in 1993, was for forty years on the staff of the Guardian, as Music Critic.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Introduction
The American Bargain Scene
Price Differences in the UK and USA
International Mail-order Sources for Recordings
Abbreviations
Composers	p. 1
Concerts of Orchestral and Concertante Music	p. 1148
Instrumental Recitals	p. 1244
Vocal Recitals and Choral Collections	p. 1297
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