Old Meters and New Readings: Discussions of Music and Some Musicians is a book by renowned musicologist John F. Rankiman that offers the reader a deep dive into the world of music and performers. In this work, the author discusses not only musical works, but also important aspects of the life and work of musicians, exposing new ways of perceiving and understanding musical masterpieces. Reading this book, readers will have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of music and discover new facets of the musical world, thanks to the author's original point of view and his fine musical taste."