Biographical Dictionary of Musicians by Theodore Baker

Biographical Dictionary of Musicians by Theodore Baker

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This edition includes more than 1,000 new biographies, including artists in jazz, rock, and other forms of popular music, and most its 13,000 biographies have been revised or rewritten.

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Biographical Dictionary of Musicians by Theodore Baker

This seventh edition of a classic work of musical biography provides: * Approximately 13,000 biographies of which 1,000 entries are new. *Many thoroughly revised and updated classic biographies (Brahms, Beethoven) * Expanded coverage of rock, jazz, country, and other popular musics. * A span of musical history from Ancient Greece to such recent events as the deaths of Marvin Gaye and Eubie Blake. * Complete coverage of such classical stars of today as cellist Yo-Yo-Ma, soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, and conductor Simon Rattle. * Extensive bibliographies and work lists. * Preparation by the world's leading musical lexicographer. Anyone with an interest in music - students, teachers, scholars, musicians, music lovers, record collectors, concertgoers.
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ISBN 13 9780193113350
ISBN 10 019311335X
Title Biographical Dictionary of Musicians
Author Theodore Baker
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year published 1996-01-01
Number of pages 2619
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.