Browse: Rowman & Littlefield (publisher), Classical Composers

This book is more of a bibliographic than biographic entry--a collection of Holbrooke articles by various scholars. Future scholars of Holbrooke will be in its debt. . . .These articles add up... — American Record Guide More…

for example, Laurence MacDonald, in The Invisible Art of Film Music: A Comprehensive History, identifies Steiner as a 'godfather of film music' and treats the composer as a continual focal point... — Choice More…

The premise of this book is that one experiences Leonard Bernstein largely through his own compositions, and Kenneth LaFave makes it clear that this was a view of himself Bernstein cherished.... — Fanfare More…

Olmstead's book brings some order to Persichetti's joyful and frenetic life as a composer and artist. She is at here best when she supplies important context and biographical details. . . I also... — American Record Guide More…

[T]here is much to recommend in this book, chiefly the enthusiasm, discernment, expertise, and deep understanding of Beethoven and his cultural milieu that its author brings to the table, as... — Fanfare More…

One of the first titles in the publisher's 'Listener's Companion' series, this volume serves explicitly as an introduction to Mozart's work and seems designed for a broad swath of readers. It... — Choice More…