A truly wonderful production; ... a long and exhaustive account of
the manner of using the instruments of the orchestra, with some
highly instructive remarks on coloring.... Harmony he treats not
only very fully, but also in a new and intensely interesting
way.... Counterpoint is discussed with great thoroughness.... It
seems to have been his idea when he began to let no interesting
topic escape.... The wonder is that the author has succeeded in
making those parts of the book which ought naturally to be dry so
readable.... A style which can be fairly described as
fascinating.... It will serve as a general reference book for
either the musician or the music-lover. It will save money in the
purchase of a library by filling the places of several smaller
books.... A complete directory of musical literature.... One of the
most important books on music that have ever been published.
HENRY HOLT & COMPANY,
_NEW YORK._ (viii, '03). _CHICAGO._