The A Z of String Players surveys the lives, careers and recordings of over 300 string players from the past and present. Many great string players who have made recordings are included, from Accardo to Zukerman. The text covers artists from the earliest recording processes to contemporary, cutting-edge technology. In this clear and straight-forward publication, the artists are listed alphabetically, with a summary of their career, notable recordings, biography and critical appraisal of their recorded legacy. In addition, four compact discs present a selection of recordings from 69 artists. This package will appeal to enthusiast and scholar alike as a readable, informed and fascinating work of reference.

Paolo Arrivabeni conducts the Orchestra and Chorus of the Opéra Royal de Wallonie in this production of César Franck's work, recorded at L'Opéra de Liège in 2012. Marc Laho performs the title role with the rest of the cast including Isabelle Kabatu, Werner Van Mechelen, Philippe Rouillon and Xavier Rouillon.

Although Belgian composer C sar Franck completed his setting of Pslam 150 in 1883, the work was not published until six years after his death in 1890. Richard Sargeant's new edition, with English text based upon the King James translation, has been prepared with the chorus member's needs in mind. The chorus staves are produced in a large size with a text font selected for maximum readability even under less-than-ideal lighting, which the organ reduction has been produced in smaller, cue-sized notes for ready reference.

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Jose Carreras performs a Christmas selection in the winter wonderland of Oberndorf, Austria. Songs include 'Ave Maria' and 'Silent Night'.