The A-Z of Singers surveys over 300 of the greatest recorded vocalists, from Theo Adam to Teresa Zylis-Gara, voices captured by the earliest of recording processes up to today's contemporary, cutting-edge technology. The publication's clear, concise text lists the artists alphabetically with career summaries, notable recordings, a biography and a critical appraisal of each of their recorded legacies. The four CDs present author-selected recordings by 69 artists. An informed, interesting, precise and appealing reference work designed for singing enthusiasts and scholars alike.