Boydell & Brewer

This new study offers a lively introduction to anyone seeking to understand [Wagner's ideas]...his highly opinionated survey brings fresh air to the debate. -- Andrew Clark — Financial Times More…

A fascinating study of these three men at a 'crucial stage of their careers...highlights many troubles and tensions in music of the period: the future and purpose of the symphonic poem, the... — Music and Letters More…

Albright has written a literary essay of great originality and charm, appealing to undergraduates through faculty, general readers, and professionals in both music and the humanitites — Choice More…

Dibble...does do Stainer proud in setting out his many achievements...It will be the standard text for a long time — Musical Times More…

These profusely annotated and copiously documented volumes have often been seen as the nearest thing there is likely to be to an 'official' biography [...] it is a triumphant vindication of... — Musical Times More…

Intriguing — British Music Society More…

McVeagh is also able to make it clear how much she loves and admires the music without making any extravagant claims on its behalf. It's hard to imagine a more sane approach...the insights...keep... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Remarkable new study. -- Bayan Northcott — BBC Music Magazine More…

This book is no eulogy compendium. Instead, the interviewees simply give us what we would all prefer to have, which is a diverse set of instructive, good-humoured accounts of their dealings... — BBC Music Magazine More…