The Lure and Legacy of Music at Versailles: Louis XIV and the Aix School by John Hajdu Heyer (original) (raw)

The Lure and Legacy of Music at Versailles: Louis XIV and the Aix School by John Hajdu Heyer is a critical examination of the relationship between Louis XIV's court and the development of music in France, particularly through the lens of the Aix School. Despite its ambitious title, the book largely fails to deliver on its promises, focusing more on the biographies of composers associated with the Aix School than on the significance of Versailles as a musical hub. Several organizational and bibliographic issues detract from the overall scholarship, leaving the reader questioning the accuracy and relevance of the content presented.