Adrian Le Roy

The narrative follows Adrian Le Roy and Robert Ballard, who established "Le Roy & Ballard," a pioneering music printing firm that received royal privileges in the 16th century. Their company quickly rose to prominence, becoming the exclusive publisher of music in France as competitors faded away. By the 1570s, they held a near-monopoly in the music publishing industry, which continued until the 19th century. The book explores the historical significance and impact of their contributions to music publishing during this era.