Words on Music: Essays in Honor of Andrew Porter on the Occasion of His 75th Birthday (Festschrift Series No. 20)

Essays on opera from its early Italian precursors to Stravinsky. The ontributors include Winton Dean, Phillip Gossett, John Roberts, Daniel Hertz, and Ellen Rosand. There is also a complete biography of Porter's writings. Music examples include three short pieces written in Porter's honor by Elliott Carter.