基本説明
First published in 1948, this book has earned well-deserved acclaim for being insightful, witty and enthralling. Charming illustrations by Robert Bonotto complete this superb collection of musical vignettes.
Full Description
Scathing reviews, whimsical stories, and diverting games fill the pages of this utterly engaging kaleidoscope of skewed tales on the world of Classical music. It dishes out a marvelous feast of tales served up by a master storyteller whose reach extends around the world and to the beginnings of civilization.
Contents
Incidental Music Not to Be Found in Authorized Biographies This Modern Stuff Musicians Are Like That Red, White and Blue Notes The Carnival of Animals Verse and Worse