Musical Pastels is a book written by George Putnam Upton and published in 1902. The book is a collection of essays on various aspects of music, including its history, theory, and practice. The essays are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of topics, from the works of famous composers to the role of music in society. Upton draws on his extensive knowledge of music to provide insights into the art form, and his writing is engaging...