Boston Symphony Orchestra

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Author: James H. North
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2008
Genre: Music
ISBN: 0810862093

This discography addresses all the recordings made by The Boston Symphony Orchestra and by the Boston Symphony Chamber Players. Each entry contains complete details of the recording session and work, including all the soloists and choruses, as well as issued discs and tapes in many formats. The material is cross-referenced in indexes organized by composer, conductor, and soloist. In addition to commercial recordings, this volume has separate sections on recordings issued by the U.S. government, recordings made by BSO musicians under other ensemble names, and 'pirate' recordings of BSO concerts and broadcasts.

Beasley's Guide to Library Research

Beasley's Guide to Library Research
Author: David R. Beasley
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2000-01-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780802083289

Written and organized for easy access, the reader is guided step-by-step through library rules and methods of operation, the effective use of various cataloguing systems, and the location of materials.

Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound

Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound
Author: Frank Hoffmann
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 2611
Release: 2004-11-12
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1135949492

First Published in 2005. The Encyclopedia of Recorded Sound, 2nd edition, is an A to Z reference work covering the entire history of recorded sound from Edison discs to CDs and MP3. Entries range from technical terms (Acoustics; Back Tracking; Quadraphonic) to recording genres (blues, opera, spoken word) to histories of industry leaders and record labels to famed recording artists (focusing on their impact on recorded sound). Entries range in length from 25-word definitions of terms to 5000 word essays. Drawing on a panel of experts, the general editor has pulled together a wealth of information. The volume concludes with a complete reference bibliography and a deep index.