Leonard Bernstein

THE JOY OF MUSIC

Topics covered include: the creative process and Beethoven's 'Fifth Symphony'; jazz-an examination of its musical insides and what it is that sets it apart from all other music; the art of conducting; the American musical comedy; opera; the music of J.S. Bach; and an introduction to modern music.

By Leonard Bernstein.  Fireside Book, 1980.  Illustrated with black and white photographs and musical scores.  303 pages. Binding and pages are tight but there is a weak spot in the middle.  Pages clean and white. Book appears to be unread/unused. Cover has some minor wear and fading on the spine (please see pictures).

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