Boydell & Brewer

[A]n eminently readable [...] volume — Musical Times More…

This collection comprises compact essays on specific topics concerning clarinet performance, composition, and repertoire. . . . Also provided is insightful discussion of idiomatic use of the... — Choice More…

An invaluable volume — Musical Times More…

The tremendous range of application shows without a doubt that this book achieves its goal of opening new lines of inquiry for individual pieces, repertoires, and issues in contemporary music... — Journal of Music Theory More…

Among the pearls here is an account of the quartet's encounter with an inscrutable Stravinsky. Founding violinist Alphonse Onnou's early death from leukemia in 1940 is recounted with great pathos... — American Record Guide More…

Chisholm's contribution has been crying out for this reassessment - that it's as readable as this is a real bonus — The Scotsman More…

The book is fascinating for its insights into politics as much as into musical matters including the Russians' influence on Britten and he on the Russians — American Record Guide More…

[A] fascinating study of 'classical' music from around the globe . . .Beautifully produced and laden with colour images. 4 Stars — BBC Music Magazine More…

Young conductors, especially, should regard this wonderfully clear book as something akin to a musical bible, and for music lovers who are intrigued by how problems in complex new music . .... — International Record Review More…