A new book by Norman Lebrecht, author of the acclaimed investigations “Who Killed Classical Music?” and Maestro Myth, the first most comprehensive chronicle of the recording industry. The author focuses not only on his favorite characters - conductors, singers, pianists - stars of the world classical repertoire - but also on the heads of the largest recording corporations and small recording companies. The story of their behind-the-scenes life and “shameful death”, told by a very knowledgeable author, is extremely fascinating and can greatly stimulate the thought process. The second part of the publication presents a provocative list of one hundred recordings that, according to Lebrecht, changed the musical world. Along with it are twenty of the most mediocre products in the recording industry. This hit parade will help not only beginners, but also experienced music lovers navigate the vast sea of classical recordings. Translation from English by Sergei Ilyin.