The joy of music - Leonard Bernstein

This classic work is perhaps Bernstein's finest collection of conversations on the meaning and wonder of music. This book is a must for all music fans who wish to experience music more fully and deeply through one of the most inspired
and inspiring
music intellects of our time. Employing the creative device of
Imaginary Conversations
in the first section of his book
Bernstein illuminates the importance of the symphony in America
the greatness of Beethoven
and the art of composing. The book also includes a photo section and a third section with the transcripts from his televised Omnibus music series
including
Beethoven's Fifth Symphony
The World of Jazz
Introduction to Modern Music
and
What Makes Opera Grand.