Use any combination of text to include title, composer(s), performer(s). After performing the initial search, filters can be applied to further tailor the search. Much more is available online – search in the Music Databases.
Instrumental Music Recordings
Use or combine instrument name and other identifiable words (composer, opus number, etc). Unfortunately, The catalog requires precise spelling.
Example: To locate Mozart’s violin concert, K. 218 on CD, perform this search:
Song or Aria Recordings
Use or combine significant words from song or aria title and other identifiable words (composer, opus number, etc). Unfortunately, The catalog requires precise spelling.
Example: To locate the aria “Una furtiva lagrima” by Donizetti on CD, perform this search:
Opera, Oratorio, or Other Large Work Recordings
Use the title of the work and the composer’s name, if known. You can also add performers names. Unfortunately, the catalog requires precise spelling.
Example: To locate “Il Trovatore” by Verdi with Leontyne Price perform this search:
Jazz Music Recordings
Use or combine artist name, instrument, song title, album title. Unfortunately, The catalog requires precise spelling.
Example: To locate recordings with Miles Davis, John Coltrane, and Cannonball Adderley sextet, perform this recording search:
