European Music Directory 2001, Svazek 1

This is the new edition of a two-volume directory that documents the entire European music industry. Entries include contact information, as well as descriptions of the organizations and the types of music involved, when available and/or applicable. The first volume discusses orchestras (from symphonies to chamber orchestras and brass bands), choirs, European music theaters, competitions and prizes, concert management and promotion agencies, radio and television, information on associations and foundations, teaching and instruction, and music libraries and archives, museums, and research and university institutes. The second volume covers all areas of the music industry and trade, i.e. instrument making, music and computers, music trade and sales, trade fairs for music, antiquarians and auction houses, sound studios and record companies, music publishers, and sound, lighting and scenery. It also contains the indexes of institutions and firms, persons, and instruments. Distributed by Gale. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR