Book excerpt: First published in 1820, The Quarterly Musical Magazine and Review was the leading music journal of its time, providing a platform for discussion and criticism of various musical works and artists. The book features insightful reviews, interviews, and essays by leading music critics of the day. For music lovers and historians alike, The Quarterly Musical Magazine is a fascinating glimpse into the musical world of 19th century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.