Browse: Scarecrow Press (publisher), Classical Composers

ambitious in scope...an important figure in the development of an American music.... Accessible to general readers and undergraduates — Choice More…

The finest biography of Bohuslav Martinu I know in English....Rybka's biography is detailed and engagingly written. His insight is personal and convincing....His text is well balanced between... — American Record Guide More…

Splendidly documented here is the chronology of [Dett's] life and music, supplemented by a classified register of his works, and a discography, providing a critical component for scholars in... — Choice More…

The numerous musical examples are well chosen and very helpful. Fine's music has consistently won her praise — Choice More…

a well-researched, authoritative study that deserves to be in all college and conservatory libraries...includes excellent music lists, discography, and bibliography — Choice More…

This reviewer commends Appleby for the superb work — Choice More…

an entertaining and highly informative account of American leftist art movements in the 20th century...clearly captures the nationalism of the American Communist party and, furthermore, reveals... — Dirty Linen More…

careful attention to detail, succinct annotations, and copious cross-references that distinguished the orginal volume are evident here as well. Enhances the status of Quigley's bibliography as... — Choice More…

It would be a good addition to circulating collections in music and film libraries — American Reference Books More…

In a great intermingling of history and historiography, Youngren introduces readers to an unknown repertory with numerous examples of music and extended critical commentary. Essential. All serious... — Choice More…