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 oustanding 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

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