Browse: Boydell & Brewer (publisher), Western Classical Music History

A distinguished collection of essays that will support and influence research on the fin-de-siecle for some time . . . An essential resource that deserves a place in the collection of every French... — Fontes Artis Musicae More…

Provides many perceptive comments on music that he clearly knows very well. Admirable is his discussion of Rosetti's handling of sonata and concerto form. Will definitely become the reference... — Music and Letters More…

His letters are never less than articulate and inventive in prose, while at best, they rise to an exuberance of argument and evocation, shot through with penetrating insights into music and life,... — BBC Music Magazine More…

a major reconsideration of the sound of 17th-century Italian music — Choice More…

Berkeley's character emerges through his music, through interviews with family, colleagues and pupils (including son Michael, Julian Bream and John Tavener) and through correspondence... Berkeley... — Classic FM Magazine More…

A landmark publication in the field of medieval music studies. Hartzell's achievement is nothing short of monumental, and the publishers have matched the wealth of his material with an elegant,... — Early Music Today More…