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<br>When this book was announced, the only question was whether it would be any good. The answer, emphatically, is yes, and the author addresses both specialist readers and newcomers. - The Independent<p><br> This introduction may be 'short' but it's packed with good stuff. Authoritative, surprisingly comprehensive for its size, and presented with all of Professor Kelly's usual grace, wit, and clarity. --Paul Hillier, founding director, The Hilliard Ensemble, and former director, Early Music Institute, Indiana University<p><br> Smart opinions and a coherent overview of what many still consider a Very Contentious Topic. Professor Kelly offers historical perspective, not only on the music itself, but the long trail of interpreters who preceded the more recent Revival, plus a very astute recognition that present ideas could soon seem as dated as those of Beecham and Stokowski -- or Mozart and Mendelssohn. Not only is Professor Kelly's heart in the right place, but his ears and brain seem

a useful stocking filler ... packs an incredible amount into a pocket format * Ham & High *

a useful stocking filler ... packs an incredible amount into a pocket format Ham & High

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Thomas Forrest Kelly is Morton B. Knafel Professor of Music at Harvard University and a past president of Early Music America.

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