Illustrated with photos and musical quotations throughout. 428 page book, housed together in a printed board slipcase with 3 records (33-1/3). Cambridge: Harvard University Press, (1976). First edition, first printing. Very minor wear to slipcase but overall near fine with all 3 records appearing to be in clean and in their original paper sleeves. Inscribed by Bernstein on the front endpaper: "For Ira Friedman - Leonard Bernstein".

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard

Publisher

Harvard University Press, Cambridge

Publication Date

1976

Language

English

ISBN 10

0674920007

ISBN 13

9780674920002

Binding

hardcover

Edition

First.

Condition

near fine

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Synopsis

The Unanswered Question: Six Talks at Harvard (The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures) Includes record set.

Review

Explores the nature of the musical experience with incisive brilliance. It is a book that should be read and treasured by anyone--professional, amateur and layman--with an interest in music.--Newsday Bernstein on the page turns out to be as vital and evocative as Bernstein in the lecture hall.--The New York Times Book Review At all levels this is an outstanding contribution to thinking and talking about music.--Composer The Bernstein lectures were...performances of great wit, charm, and virtuosity... They should be read, considered, argued with and profited from.--The Music Review

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