This collection of essays investigates the intersection of Slavonic and Western musical traditions, honoring the scholarly contributions of Gerald Abraham. Edited by Malcolm Hamrick Brown and Roland John Wiley, the volume compiles research from various musicologists to examine stylistic influences, historical developments, and cross-cultural exchanges within European music. The text serves as a scholarly tribute, utilizing primary source analysis and historical documentation to contextualize Abraham's influence on the field of musicology.

Scholars and musicologists frequently cite this collection as a valuable resource for understanding the specific academic contributions of Gerald Abraham to the study of Slavic music. The prose is highly academic and dense, intended primarily for researchers and students of music history.