Boydell & Brewer

Very detailed, reflecting the author's two decades of research . . . Omojola's writing style is clear, concise, and thoroughly engaging . . . Highly recommended — Choice More…

This welcome, much-needed study is superbly argued and written. It is attractively produced and presented — Tempo More…

David Wyn Jones's triumphant volume tells the story of musical Vienna...the thoroughness of his research has resulted in vivid and compelling portraits of Vienna...and Jones proves an impeccably... — Gramophone Magazine More…

This wonderful new anthology...contains far too many artistic riches and provokes far too many thoughts to be absorbed in one, two or even three readings. 5 star — BBC Music Magazine More…

It is no mean feat to have extended this seminal book in so constructive and newly illuminating a manner as is the case here. [Gordon] Cox and [Peter] Dickinson (who nimbly edited this new edition)... — Music Teacher More…

All is admiration for a study which, as well as fulfilling those old cliches 'essential' and 'important', is most readably written. More than being just a guide to the songs, it becomes en route... — Gramophone Magazine More…

An engrossing and informative read...I recommend this book with enthusiasm — Fanfare More…

This marvellous book is very readable with many anecdotes and witty asides, much like Beecham himself. [...] Lucas's formidable amount of research is impressive [...] Reprinted in paperback for... — Stringendo More…

The reader is treated to a wide-ranging discussion that is stylishly written and invitingly presented — Musical Times More…