<p>In 'Old Scores and New Readings: Discussions on Music & Certain Musicians,' John F. Runciman embarks on a cerebral journey through the legacies of the most revered musical geniuses. Merging a historian's precision with the sensibilities of a seasoned music critic, Runciman offers an incisive exploration of canonical works alongside intimate vignettes from the lives of the great maestros. The book distinguishes itself with scholarly examination...