Yale University Press

This most satisfying biography and appreciation of one of the 20th century's greatest pianists, brims over with facts, anecdotes and observations. It's both an invaluable document and an absorbing... — MusicWeb International More…

Refreshingly open about the limits of the evidence, especially for the composer's various flings, Nichols provides rich context making this essential reading for anyone interested in the French... — BBC Music Magazine More…

These books give fuller, finer-grained and better-shaded accounts of Soviet policy ups and downs and their impact on musicians than any previous study — The Times More…

There's no aspect of Scandinavian or Nordic life that doesn't illuminate Mellor's understanding of the whole...In short, then, the best kind of music book - one that takes literally Nielsen's... — Gramophone Magazine More…

A delightful little volume to press into the hands of kids who want a concise introduction to Astaire-or old-timers who already revere him — Newsday More…

[This book] is very enjoyable to read and packed with information — Early Music Today More…