Music Bible, Volume 1

Author: Lin Yicong
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: The Bible of Music (Revised Edition) is a substantial expansion of the original The Bible of Music. Its version recommendations are primarily based on the Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music, Record Art (Japan), TAS (The American Sound), and the Gramophone magazine charts, supplemented by information from various Western and Japanese music magazines and record guides. The book compiles all available information on Western classical music tracks, their backgrounds, and record versions, with selections prioritized based on the latest CD information. The recommended versions mainly focus on major company products easily accessible in the domestic market. The Bible of Music integrates Western music history, composer names, work information, work interpretations, and record version guides, making it the best choice for Western classical music in the CD era.