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.

Collection of Tchaikovsky's symphonies performed by The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra. Recorded live at the Alte Oper Frankfurt in 1991, Vladimir Fedoseyev conducts performances of 'Symphony No. 1 in G Minor, Op. 13', 'Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 17', 'Symphony No. 3 in D Major, Op. 29', 'Symphony No. 4 in F Minor, Op. 36', 'Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64' and 'Symphony No. 6 in B Minor, Op. 74'.