“Sibelius justified the austerity of his old age by saying that while other composers were engaged in manufacturing cocktails, he offered the public pure cold water.”
Quote by Neville Cardus
Work
The Delights of Music: A Critic's Choice
This volume presents a curated selection of musical criticism, gathering essays or reviews that reflect one critic's discerning engagement with a range of musical compositions, performances, or traditions. The title suggests an emphasis on pleasure and appreciation, indicating that the chosen pieces likely celebrate particular qualities the critic finds rewarding in music. As a critic's choice, the collection presumably reveals something of the selector's own standards and sensibilities, while also serving as an introduction or guide to works the critic considers especially worthwhile. The book belongs to a long tradition of critical anthologies in which practitioners of the art of musical commentary share their expertise and enthusiasms with a general readership. more
Author
Neville Cardus
Neville Cardus was a British writer renowned for his contributions to cricket and music criticism. Born on April 3, 1888, in Manchester, England, he passed away on February 28, 1975. Cardus is celebrated for his poetic and lyrical style, which revolutionized sports writing. more