Musicians and Composers of the 20th Century

摘要

Salem Press has issued an attractive five-volume reference work featuring 608 essays on 614 individuals that have made contributions during the twentieth century in a wide variety of musical genres, including classical, folk, new age, and popular music. Essays range from three to five pages and include name, nationality, musical activity, birth and death dates, additional names that the musician might use or have used, principal works or recordings, biographical information, musical analysis and legacy, and a byline listing the author of the entry. A short bibliography follows each entry. There are more than four hundred photographs.