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Music Ho! A Study of Music in Decline

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Music Ho! A Study of Music in Decline is a 1934 work by Constant Lambert, an English composer, conductor, and critic. The book is an examination of 20th-century music, reflecting Lambert's critical perspective on its perceived decline. Lambert was a significant figure in establishing ballet as an art form in England and directed the Sadler's Wells Ballet for many years. His critical writings, like Music Ho!, offer insights into the musical landscape of his time.1

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