There has never been such a choice of recorded classical music as today, and with choice comes confusion. But help is at hand. This single volume is the essential guide both for enthusiasts seeking the greatest performances of the greatest works, and for experienced collectors extending the range and depth of their knowledge. Written by classical music's most respected experts, unmatched authority combines with the highest standards of clarity and ease of use in this fully updated edition of the world-famous guide. The 2008 edition includes 3000+ up-to-date reviews of currently available CDs (both new and reissues;) major coverage of concert, opera and historic DVDs; details of downloadable music with a guide to the best sites; a star rating for the best recordings available; complete indexes by composer and performer; and more composers listed than any other guide, each with an authoritative biography. Did the above catch your interest you can buy this bible of classical music at Amazon.com



The anual Gramophone Awards celebrate the best in recorded classical music and is often referred to as nothing less than "The Oscars of the classical music world". Here you will find a collection of the best of the best, all thirty winners of the Record of the Year Award from the first Gramophone Awards back in 1977 and untill the latest in 2007. Go to the "Record of the Year Award" download pages by entering one of the three sections below. Also check out Archinul's upload of the sample CD's of this collection here.







The Gramophone Classical Music Guide features many useful tools for the beginner. Among these is a list of 100 all-time great recordings of classical music so you have to look no further for the best way to begin your own private collection. Simply enter one of the sections below and you will find a wide and exquisit variety of operas, symphonies and instrumental pieces just waiting to be downloaded, unpacked, played and enjoyed on a stereo close to you. Enjoy!!!