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Represents the most thought-provoking music criticism of recent years in this country — Library Journal More…

Here is a useful summary of a subject of wide interest, the work of a musically trained lay enthusiast.... On the level of the reader whom it is addressed, it is a fine work — Library Journal More…

The main value of YGalpin's contribution is in his power to sort and sift evidence and to apply what may be called a commonsense musical point of view to the theories which have been advanced.... — The Times More…

Intelligent, personal, and considered reactions, rather than ironclad appraisals....Sargeant is concerned with the enjoyment and enchantment of listening — Kirkus Reviews More…