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New edition of a reference that last appeared as Stadler's Musik-Handbuch, published in 1993. The two volumes document the entire European music industry. Volume I covers orchestras (from symphony and chamber orchestras to brass bands), European music theaters, choirs, competitions and prizes, festivals, associations and foundations, concert management and promotion agencies, radio and television, teaching and instruction, and documentation and research. Volume II comprises all areas of the music industry and trade (including the making of instruments), music and computer, music trade and sales, music publishers, and studios and record companies. Contains indexes of institutions and firms, persons, and instruments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)