Browse: Scarecrow Press (publisher), Classical Composers

The Selected Writings of John Duke is an exceptional scholarly work. The research is exemplary, and the editors provide objective and unobtrusive guidance to the documents....The book is highly... — Journal of Singing More…

An important reference book, Magner's work is an essential addition to every music collection, whether private or institutional — Journal of Singing More…

this book does well to frame the reader's understanding of Chou's music within a cross-cultural and historical framework. In foregrounding human agency, Chang negotiates Chou's multifaceted roles... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

Emphasis on Bartok's studies in folk song and folklore pervades all three sections, making the volume...valuable to those in ethnomusicology — Choice More…

likely to be the most penetrating and useful source for some time...as complete a picture of Burleigh as possible...very readable...Recommended for all libraries — Choice More…

the first substantial study of the composer in English...[the author] can be congratulated in assembling so much new information — BBC Music Magazine More…

Anyone interested in the composers discussed in Pollack's book will find it worthwhile...beautifully printed and bound, with a full cloth cover, and a pleasure simply to hold in the hand as well... — American Record Guide More…

Kearns's excellent book should go a long way toward restoring the reputation of American composer Horatio Parker...a highly detailed and excellently documented biography...meticulously researched...this... — Choice More…