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Nothing like this cornucopia of discovery, this magisterial survey of the nation's musical heritage . . . has been attempted, let alone achieved with such distinction and authority. . . . Purser writes with ebullient belief in his subject . . . should be in every library in the land. -- Scotland on Sunday

A paragon of probing research, rigorous documentation and pugnaciously informed opinion ... indispensable The Scotsman Nothing like this cornucopia of discovery, this magisterial survey of the nation's musical heritage ... has been attempted, let alone achieved with such distinction and authority Scotland on Sunday It is a most splendid account of the history of music in Scotland with wonderful illustrations very clearly presented and fascinating text ... I shall treasure the book -- Sir Yehudi Menuhin The book is a milestone The Herald Beautifully illustrated, brilliantly researched and written ... tells you everything you need to know and more about our nation's clasical and traditional music history -- Kenneth Walton, classical music critic

A paragon of probing research, rigorous documentation and pugnaciously informed opinion ... indispensable The Scotsman Nothing like this cornucopia of discovery, this magisterial survey of the nation's musical heritage ... has been attempted, let alone achieved with such distinction and authority Scotland on Sunday It is a most splendid account of the history of music in Scotland with wonderful illustrations very clearly presented and fascinating text ... I shall treasure the book -- Sir Yehudi Menuhin The book is a milestone The Herald Beautifully illustrated, brilliantly researched and written ... tells you everything you need to know and more about our nation's clasical and traditional music history -- Kenneth Walton, Classical Music Critic

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Born in Glasgow in 1942, John Purser is well known as a composer, broadcaster and writer. His plays include Carver, a full-length radio play about Scotland's greatest composer.

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