Building a Classical Music Library Author:Bill Parker In this third edition, Bill Parker updates and expands his previously recommended selections and offers the consensus choices for the very best classical recordings on compact disc. His helpful comments on both new and old releases provide a valuable shortcut to those trying to sort out the relative merits of the past century of recording art. — ... more »Whether you are a novice or an established collector, you will find a wealth of useful information in Building a Classical Music Library. Chapters include: Introduction to Classical Music, The Middle Ages and Renaissance, The Baroque Era, The Classical Period, The Early Romantics, The Mainstream Romantics, The Late Romantics and The Moderns. Glossary includes Public Radio Station listings for your classical music enjoyment and education.« less