What to Listen for in the World

This is a book about music for musicians who don't want to read about music. I completely disagree with the previous reviewer. Perhaps, the book may require some knowledge as a musician to truly be meaningful. Adolphe's non-technical musical meanderings are perfect get-away for someone who is around music all the time. I've owned this book for 5 years and I always come back to it. This book is not a cover-to-cover book, but rather a collection of thoughts about our world and music. Sublime. I have given this book as a gift on several occaisions and each person has been delighted upon reading it.

I loved this book. You can read it in an hour...or take weeks. It soothes the musician's soul with its words of beauty about our art...and the later pages that deal with specific composers will bring tears to your eyes. I highly recommend this book to all musicians...and all who wish to understand musicians.

This book takes all the things you want to say about music and puts it into words. As it contains many short quotes along with chapters, it is a great book for anyone who loves music; even if they don't love reading.