Founded in 1898, Deutsche Grammophon has come to define excellence in recorded classical music. With a star-studded roster of celebrated artists, Deutsche Grammophon revolutionised both the recording industry and classical music like no other label before or since. Now, for the first time, this legendary recording company receives the full-length history it has long deserved, originally published in German in celebration of the firm's 111th anniversary. This lavishly produced volume - complete with 2 CD's featuring the best of Deutsche Grammophon from the past through the present - will be a must-have for the expert and the casual aficionado alike. It is the first and definitive chronicle of one of theessential institutions of classical music. With unprecedented access to Deutsche Grammophon archives and including interviews with performers, producers, engineers and former and current executives, this unique book contains a treasure trove of visual material (reproductions of documents, album covers, and behind the scenes photographs of performances and recording sessions) that trace the history of the label from its founding through its status today as a champion of musical talent from the established stars to the up-and-coming performers (such as Dudamel, Grimaud, Villazon, Netrebko, among others) sure to be the prima donnas and maestros of tomorrow
