This collection of letters and papers sheds valuable light on the life and work of Christoph Willibald Gluck, one of the most important composers of the classical era. Edited by Hedwig and Erich Mueller von Asow, this volume offers a fascinating glimpse into Gluck's creative process and includes previously unpublished writings by the composer himself.

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