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Book Review of Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys: Music History As It Ought to Be Taught

Bach, Beethoven, and the Boys: Music History As It Ought to Be Taught
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I grew up reading translation of this series of "as it ought to be taught" books, and had great fun reading them, partly because of the author's humorous writing, partly because of the fun facts that other music history book wouldn't mention.
As a conservatory student, I read them again, just to recall some childhood memories. However, now I must strongly disagree the title, perhaps it's also meant to be a joke, it certainly isn't the way "music history as it ought to be taught" in the serious way.
Though, this series is surely a very fun start for music history learning.