First edition, first impression. x, 270pp, Crimson cloth-covered boards, gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Cloth a little pushed at spine ends. Upper text block edge a little dust darkened. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. In its original worn and torn dust wrapper, with staining around spine, rubbed edges.
A collection of essays on music and its enjoyment (and the other arts) from one of the leading composers of the 20th century.
