Discographies

Experiencing disco, hip hop, house, techno, drum 'n' bass and garage, Discographies plots a course through the transatlantic dance scene of the last last twenty-five years. It discusses the problems p

This book focuses on American opera singers and what their recordings say about their artistry. It is not a book about all American opera singers, since many who had important careers on stage, made f

Unrivaled in tradition and influence, the Central Blue Ridge has contributed uniquely to the American musical landscape. This reference provides complete biographical and discographical information on

The book contains full information on around 600 bands in the pop, rock, folk and jazz fields, active in Italy during the 70's, with biographies, discographies, collectors' notes, rarity rating (LP's

Showcasing individual effort and talent, the single-artist album has been adopted by artists such as Neil Young to produce unique additions to their discographies. Steve Hamelman terms this type of pr

Profiles composers, musicians, and collectors; covers Irish music from the early Middle Ages to the present; and provides discographies and bibliographies.

(Book). The prolific Scott Yanow has outdone even himself with this book, the most comprehensive guide to jazz guitarists ever published. With hundreds of dossiers and discographies on every major (an

In his first book, Dicaire provided biographical and critical perspectives and discographies of blues pioneers, innovators, superstars, and cult heros born before 1940. Here he carries his work on to

The complete book and lyrics with set and costume designs, production photos, essays, cast lists and credits, awards for major productions, selected discographies, and much more! Includes the shows A

Worldwide in scope and covering the second half of the 20th century, this book provides biographies and discographies of some 500 conductors and composers of light and popular orchestral music.

Following the successful volumes of Song on Record, this 1991 book surveys all the recordings of major choral works from the Monteverdi Vespers to Britten's War Requiem. Discussion of the various interpretations on record is preceded, in each chapter, by informed criticism of the work concerned, including - where appropriate - a clarification of editions, revisions, etc. (all the many changes in Messiah are, for instance, described in detail). The coverage of recordings is exhaustive and its value is enhanced by detailed discographies, with numbers of each recording. Each contributor is an authority within his or her specialist area and, collectively, their insights and observations make the book invaluable to record collectors, music lovers and all with an interest in changing tastes and styles of musical performance.

Following the successful volumes of Song on Record, this 1991 book surveys all the recordings of major choral works from the Monteverdi Vespers to Britten's War Requiem. Discussion of the various interpretations on record is preceded, in each chapter, by informed criticism of the work concerned, including - where appropriate - a clarification of editions, revisions, etc. (all the many changes in Messiah are, for instance, described in detail). The coverage of recordings is exhaustive and its value is enhanced by detailed discographies, with numbers of each recording. Each contributor is an authority within his or her specialist area and, collectively, their insights and observations make the book invaluable to record collectors, music lovers and all with an interest in changing tastes and styles of musical performance.