International Who's Who in Classical Music 2007

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Europa Publications

Summary

The International Who’s Who in Classical Music 2007 is an unparalleled source of biographical information on singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors and managers. The directory section lists orchestras, opera companies and other institutions connected with the classical music world.
Each biographical entry comprises personal information, principal career details, repertoire, recordings and compositions, and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, music organizations and major competitions and awards.
Entries include individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers, instrumentalists, singers, arrangers, writers, musicologists, conductors, directors and managers. Among those listed in this new edition are Philip Glass, Lang Lang, George Crumb, Evelyn Glennie, Yo-Yo Ma and Inga Nielsen.

• Over 8,000 detailed biographical entries.
• Covers the classical and light classical fields.
• Includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names.

This book will prove invaluable for anyone in need of reliable, up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music.

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'An essential working tool for all those whose living and life are in the wonderful world of music.' - Musical Opinion
'So good as to be indispensable.' - Opera

Product details

• Authors: Europa Publications, Europa Publications
• Assisted by: Robert J. Elster (Editor of the series), Alison Neale (Co-editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 22.03.2007
• EAN: 9781857434163
• ISBN: 978-1-85743-416-3
• No. of pages: 936
• Weight: 770 g
• Series: International Who's Who in Classical Music
• Subjects: MUSIC / Genres & Styles / Classical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Reference, Classical Music (C 1750 To C 1830), Classical style, Dictionaries of biography, Dictionaries Of Biography (Who's Who), Art music, orchestral and formal music