Princeton University Press

The historical background provided by these essays often sheds light on the music. A thorough index makes this a valuable reference work as well as a good read — The Schubertian More…

[In] Kate Kennedy's admirably detailed and perceptive biography . . . . [she] examines in some detail the extraordinary depth and talent of Gurney's creative genius - she is particularly illuminating... — BBC Music Magazine More…

and documentary-and, what is perhaps more rewarding, in the implicit dialogues engendered by its inherent multiplicity of voices — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

The enduring appeal of [Chopin's] music is brilliantly articulated — BBC Music Magazine More…

The best thing in the [Bard Music] festival could have been enjoyed in the cool quiet of one's study: Ms. Painter's book... The highlight is Mr. Botstein's own essay, a typically virtuosic riff... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Adds important material to the slim library of English-language studies of Bartok's achievements — The New York Times More…

Framed by Jonathan Cross's stylish response to the theme 'Stravinsky in exile', and Leon Botstein's thoughts on the rewards of considering the composer alongside fellow Russian exile Vladimir... — Musical Times More…

Shows a remarkable variety of current academic concerns having to do with Beethoven... Filled with other interesting and delightful tidbits — The New York Times More…