Music
A View from Delft. Selected Essays
(Author) Edward T. ConeIncluded in these eighteen essays by Cone are his never-before-published essay, "The World of Opera and Its Inhabitants," the unabridged version of "Music: A View from Delft," an introduction to this collection by the author himself, and a complete bibliography of his published writings. "This selection of [Cone's] writings includes all the most incandescent and influential articles. We should have had such a book long ago."—Joseph Kerman, University of California at Berkeley Winner of the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award for 1990
Edward T. Cone
Edward T. Cone (1917-2004) was a renowned musicologist and composer, known for his seminal work "The Composer's Voice." His literary style was characterized by its insightful analysis and eloquent prose. Cone's key contribution to literature was his exploration of the relationship between composer and audience, shaping the field of music criticism.