Johann Joseph Fux's reputation as a theorist and the long-term influence of his theoretical and pedagogical work have ensured that his name is widely known in music circles in the West.

Contents: 'Fux und die Gegenwart': Prof. Hellmut Federhofer (Mainz); A Bibliography of Secondary Literature on Fux: Prof. Rudolf Flotzinger and Dr. Ingrid Suhubert (Graz); The Fux Manuscripts at Melk Abbey: Prof. Robert N. Freeman (California); The literary and dramaturgical aspects of the Oratorio in Vienna with special reference to texts set by Fux: Prof. Erika Kanduth (Vienna); The use of the chalumeau in Fux's music: Dr. Colin Lawson (Sheffield); The Trio-Sonatas of Fux: Dr. J. H. Lederer (Graz); The 'Classical Legacy' of Fux's Gradus ad Parnussum: Prof: Alfred Mann (Rochester, N.Y.); The Secular-Dramatic Compositions of Fux: A General Survey: Herbert Seifert The use of wind instruments (excluding their Chalumeau) in Fux's music: Prof. Wolfgang Suppan (Graz); The small-scale concerted liturgical works of Fux: Prof. Rudolf Walter (Mainz); The Oratorios of Fux: Survey and Stylistic Assessment: Dr. Harry White (Dublin) Index; Notes on Contributors.