Taylor & Francis

A collection of fourteen very fine essays...Loosley grouped into four sections..., the general sense is...of increasing richness...Regarding Faure is an indispensable addition to any scholarly... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

some of the best journalism of the time. One of the most attractive features of this collection of reviews and critical essays from the years between 1968 and 1982 is Nyman's unstuffy appreciation... — Musical Times More…

substantial critical biography...Wightman presents this extraordinary life with balance and finesse...the story is a fascinating one and is excellently told — BBC Music Magazine More…

the attempt made in Composing the Modern Subject to examine the ways in which Shostakovich's music continues to resonate with modern audiences bears careful reading....the seriousness with which... — Tempo More…

The specialist will find a wealth of material in the body of the book and much more in the appendices. As well as the discography and list of performers at the Concerte there is a wide range... — MusicWeb International More…