2 JANUARY 1959, page 33

Stopping Short And Running On

Cadenza: An Excursion. By Ralph Cusack. (Hamish Hamilton, 18s.) READING this collection of anecdotal and sensual reminiscences by a very Irish Irishman is an enjoyably unnerving......

Puccini's Line

Puccini: A Critical Biography. By Mosco Carnet•. (Duckworth, 70s.) A GOOD many years ago I came across an article by Dr. Carner on Puccini's early operas. I have used it......