Download or read book Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Twentieth-century Classical Musicians written by Nicolas Slonimsky and published by Macmillan Reference USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 1618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new edition (last, 1992) includes entries on some 500 musicians who were not included in the eighth edition (such as violin virtuoso Sarah Chang) and updates many others (such as composer John Cage, who died after the 8th edition was published). As before, entries also include musicians and composers of the 1800s and artists from other musical genres whose work has significantly influenced 20th century classical music. A glossary of terms is included at the end of the volume. c. Book News Inc.