More than an essential companion to the complete Penguin Guide to Compact Discs(1999), the Yearbook 2000/1 reviews hundreds of brand new CDs and takes a closer look at some of the more unusual areas of the classical-music repertoire. Features include:* Evaluations of recordings based on sound quality, interpretation, excellence of performance, and financial value* Reviews of ongoing series, information on rarer pieces and an extensive new section on instrumental recitals and concerts* Listings of bargain and super—bargain CDs* The editors' personal selection of the 100 greatest recordings of all timeThe Yearbook will help you make an informed choice from the vast and bewildering range of classical recordings offered today. Praise for The Penguin Guide to Compact Discs:"More valuable than ever to any serious collector of classical music." —The Wall Street Journal"A spectacular achievement, an accessible treasure trove of sensible guidance, and a wise investment ...its greatest strength lies in the broad knowledge and experience of its three reviewers." —Gramophone