Review of The Cambridge Companion to Music and Romanticism. Edited by Benedict Taylor

The collection of essays Music and Romanticism, edited by Benedict Taylor, is part of the series of Cambridge Companions -guidebooks to the world of culture prepared by experts offering a knowledgeable and at the same time appealing take on the issues addressed.Let us note that the title comprises music and romanticism, and not Romantic music or musical romanticism.Thus is signalled, besides their connection, the autonomy of the two domains of interest to the authors.And indeed, this book provides a solid introduction both to the music of the Romantic era and to romanticism per se.The title may also be indicative of a degree of cognitive caution.The