B1851. Paul Gruber. The Metropolitan Opera Guide to Recorded Opera. New York, Norton, 1993. 782pp. Index; DJ. Excellent copy has minor neat underlining. - 0-393-03444-5 9780393034448

This practical and up-to-date Guide to Recorded Opera, the only such volume authorized by the Metropolitan Opera Guild, offers a wealth of invaluable information for the opera lover.

Whether it is used for recommendations on which recording to buy, or for a bird's-eye view of the recording history of a specific opera, the Guide to Recorded Opera will prove an indispensable addition to the opera lover's library.

Casts, dates, and compact disc availability for all the complete recordings of 150 different operas.