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The Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music 2008 (Penguin Guide to Recorded Classical Music)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.680266
EAN: 9780141033365
ISBN: 0141033363
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 1568
Publication Date: October 10, 2007
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
Studio: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Rating:  - Penguin classics
Still a good guide to classic recordings and now includes DVDs, but many of the recordings cited are unobtainable. Reviews now seem to focus on musical integrity and make no mention of the sound quality of the CDs. Still, a lot better than just guessing!
Rating:  - Extremely disappointing
I agree with the negative reviews posted here. I have been buying this guide regularly for decades, and look forward to each new issue avidly, despite the ever-lengthening trail of nonsensical statements that have survived cut-and-paste editing as recordings are added or (especially) deleted from the list. I can kind of forgive this particular widespread mess, as the task of editing such a huge volume with less than an army of editorial staff is truly daunting. Despite the ever-worsening series ... Read More
Rating:  - Classic music lovers' sourcebook gets better and better
After purchasing The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings: Eighth Edition (Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings) and being very happy with it, this was an obvious choice for me to start getting a handle on my classical music collection. The book is well organized and attempts to be comprehensive, but given the expanse of classical music available, invariably some of your personal favorite recordings will be left out of this tome. (One of my all time favorites, and a recurring title of many "must have" classical ... Read More
Rating:  - 2.5 stars- Not worth buying anymore
I'll make this short and sweet. This guide is not worth purchasing anymore because reissues of old recordings are rarely included, plus, a good many of brand new recordings are not included. I really thought the Penguin Guide was superb in the early 90's but no more. When they include the same old recordings they just use the review that they previously did and don't have to write anything new, so they look like they're a bit lazy. If they get their act together one of these days you might want to try them ... Read More
Rating: - A shadow of its former self .....
Sadly, I have to echo many of the comments above, e.g. those of Econpasha, Larry, etc.
The enthusiasm with which I grabbed the 2008 edition off the shelf (without detailed appraisal of the contents, buying as a previous satisfied customer) was soon displaced by disappointment about how the content has become lightweight. I have bought numerous editions since the 1980's (remember with the HMV dog/horn gramophone on the cover, one edition with a beige cover, another edition pale green?)and have the ... Read More
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