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"From classics to jazz -- lively commentary and helpful record lists prepared by the staff of WQXR, the fine music station of the New York Times."

"The who, what, why, when, and how of all kinds of music -- opera, orchestral, sonatas, choral, Broadway, jazz, folk, and more -- prepared by a host of WQXR personalities. Plus recommended record lists to help you plan a worthwhile record collection or add to the one you have."

Table of Contents:

1. Opera, Robert Lawrence
2. Orchestral Music, Martin Bookspan
3. Music of the Baroque, Igor Kipnis
4. Sonatas and Chamber Music, Martin Bookspan
5. Piano Music, Jascha Zayde
6. Choral Music, David Randolph
7. The Art Song, David Randolph
8. The Musical Theater, Alfred Simon
9. Light Music, Robert Sherman
10. Jazz, John S. Wilson
11. Folk Music, Robert Sherman
12. Music from Latin America, Pru Devon