The Book of World-Famous Music : Classical, Popular, and Folk (Fifth Edition, Revised and Enlarged)

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Summary: Despite the title this appears to be a scholarly work.
Review: I recently had an opportunity to glance at this book. The title makes it sound like a coffee-table book, but in fact it consists of hundereds of mini-investigations into the sources of very well-known pieces of music. Footnotes include references to other works and to primary sources. Recommend to anyone with an eclectic desire for information on music.

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Summary: Fuld: Master of Music
Review: Interesting, clear and in-depth - a truly terrific and handy book.

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Summary: Mr. Fuld has created a classic in the realm of music!
Review: Mr. Fuld must be considered on the most respected writers when it comes to the art and science of music. In this reference tool,i.e., Book of World-Famous Music , he writes on a wide array of topics, e.g., copywright laws and terminology to mention a few. Recommended.