Widely acclaimed since its first publication, this completely revised and updated sixteenth edition has been compiled under the consultant editorship of one of the world's most eminent musical lexicographers; David Cummings of London, England has spent almost two years in producing the most detailed and accurate reference work of its kind. With an addition of 1,000 names since the last edition, and with all existing entries updated, this valuable reference contains biographical details of over 8,000 entrants. Entrants include contemporary composers, singers, arrangers, writers, soloists, orchestral players, and managers, plus all others connected with the fields of classical and light classical music. In addition, exclusive information is provided on up-and-coming musicians currently emerging onto the music scene. An Appendices Section lists opera companies and also includes music awards, orchestras and conservatories worldwide.
Widely acclaimed since its first publication, this completely revised and updated sixteenth edition has been compiled under the consultant editorship of one of the world's most eminent musical lexicographers; David Cummings of London, England has spent almost two years in producing the most detailed and accurate reference work of its kind. With an addition of 1,000 names since the last edition, and with all existing entries updated, this valuable reference contains biographical details of over 8,000 entrants. Entrants include contemporary composers, singers, arrangers, writers, soloists, orchestral players, and managers, plus all others connected with the fields of classical and light classical music. In addition, exclusive information is provided on up-and-coming musicians currently emerging onto the music scene. An Appendices Section lists opera companies and also includes music awards, orchestras and conservatories worldwide.
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