"This reference-work, the most comprehensive for its kind published, is designed for the use of all engaged in the preparation of concerts. it is a guide, not only for broadcasters and impresarios, but for conductors and performers as well. The Performing times of orchestral works catalogues in its 836 [sic] pages the average duration of almost every work that has found it way into the standard repertory of the world's orchestras, together with times for individual movements and details of the soloists needed. There are also three appendices: Music Publishers' organsiations; Music Publishers, their agents and associates; and Performing rights and collecting societeis"--Dust jacket.