Victor Lederer surveys the music of Hector Berlioz, one of the most pioneering orchestrators in history, and introduces the general music lover to both his masterpieces such as Les Troyens and lesser known gems. The book is accompanied by supplemental audio tracks from the Naxos library.

Victor Lederer is a writer on music and urban history. He is the author of nine volumes of the "Unlocking the Masters" series, including Verdi: the Operas and Choral Works, Ravel: A Listener's Guide, and Beethoven's Piano Music. He lives and works in New York City.