The Classic Fm Guide to Classical Music: The Essential Companion to Composers and Their Music

About this book

This is a guide to classical music aimed at the beginner and enthusiast alike and covering charts a history of music and composers. It is arranged alphabetically discussing the composers biography musical influences and type of music followed by a list of essential works. Charts are provided to help place artists in their society and period as well as making the links between the composers. The book also lists the best recordings on compact disc.