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Domenico SCARLATTI (1685-1757) This set is a pinnacle in the history of recorded music The Complete Keyboard Sonatas Scott Ross (harpsichord)[PCW] Ongoing Review Review updated 23rd February 2006

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JOYCE HATTO by Ates Orga (illustrated)

Birgit Nilsson: (1918-2005)

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Arthur Sullivan and the Royal Society of Musicians David Mackie has been delving amongst the darkly held archives of the Royal Society of Musicians for over five years and in this book comes up with some interesting findings. by David Mackie [RW]

Eric Charles Blake I recommend this volume without hesitation to anyone wanting to get a wider picture of the times. There is much to interest and indeed entertainment Wars, Dictators and the Gramophone 1898-1945 pp320; illustrated; laminated cover.published by Sessions of York, Huntingdon Rd, York YO31 9HS, England Buy from MusicWeb £10 plus postage - immediate delivery

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