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""The Second Book of the Gramophone Record"" is an essential guide for the music lover, offering expert advice on building a distinguished collection of classical recordings from the early 20th century. Written by the renowned music critic Percy Alfred Scholes, this volume serves as a comprehensive listener's companion, detailing fifty significant records that span the musical evolution from the Romantic era of Schubert to the modernist innovations of Stravinsky. Scholes provides insightful descriptions of each work, focusing on the nuances of performance and the historical importance of the chosen compositions. By guiding the reader through the intricacies of the gramophone, the author aims to elevate the act of listening into an educational and enriching experience. The book explores a wide array of musical forms, including symphonies, chamber music, and operatic excerpts, making it an invaluable resource for understanding the repertoire that shaped the early days of recorded sound. Ideal for historians of technology and music enthusiasts alike, ""The Second Book of the Gramophone Record"" captures a pivotal moment in music history when high-quality performances became accessible in the home. It remains a testament to Scholes's dedication to music education and his ability to communicate complex musical concepts to a general audience. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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