This seventh edition of a classic work of musical biography provides: * Approximately 13,000 biographies of which 1,000 entries are new. *Many thoroughly revised and updated classic biographies (Brahms, Beethoven) * Expanded coverage of rock, jazz, country, and other popular musics. * A span of musical history from Ancient Greece to such recent events as the deaths of Marvin Gaye and Eubie Blake. * Complete coverage of such classical stars of today as cellist Yo-Yo-Ma, soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, and conductor Simon Rattle. * Extensive bibliographies and work lists. * Preparation by the world's leading musical lexicographer. Anyone with an interest in music - students, teachers, scholars, musicians, music lovers, record collectors, concertgoers.