Obscure Composers 
by John A. Sarkett

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"Wonderful compilation." Henry Fogel, Dean, Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University;  former president, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra League
 

"An enjoyable read, and a great conversation starter.James McCarthy, Limelight magazine, Australia

 

"...for those seeking to shake up their listening habits and explore musical rarities."  Opera America

 


The Obscure Composers Index:
RANKINGS, BY MOST RECORDED:


 

Source:  arkivmusic.com, 1/22/2015,
Analysis:  Sarkett & Associates, Inc., publishers:
Obscure Composers

 


2018 The life-changing, transformative power of classical music, as told in powerful and moving personal experiences of composers, artists, amateurs, students, teachers, critics, audience. Amazon Kindle version.  Info page.


The promise of afterlife in the text of the cantatas.



Beyond Bach-Beethoven-Brahms-Bartok, 75+ little or never heard composers to expand your listening repertory.  NEW!  Get info Purchase!


 Volume 2,   As much about life as music.  Another 90+ stories.  With contribution from Sir András Schiff.

Who is the most recorded:

Composer?  Performer?  Group?  Opera?

Answers:

The Obscure Composers Index™


New.  An intriguing contemplation of life's most difficult problem.  Noted professors (Harvard, Notre Dame, California State) contribute..


Classical period only, 43 composers compiled from OC 1, 2, 3. Essays from pianists Stephen Hough, Sir András Schiff, and music critic Alex Ross. 257 pages.   2017.


Romantic period only, 66 composers compiled from OC 1, 2, 3. Essays from pianists Stephen Hough, Sir András Schiff, and music critic Alex Ross. 392 pages.  2017.

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Volume 3,   486 pages. profiles and works by another 90 remarkable but little known composers.  2017.

 


Music aid, used by string players around the world.


And for cellists as well....