Taylor & Francis

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…

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…

Songs from the Edge of Japan [...] makes important contributions to Asian studies and ethnomusicology, especially in the areas of identity, island studies, music and ritual, and musical transmission.... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

In sum, the book is an excellent resource for any cellist interested in exploring the changes and the variety in performance practices of the long nineteenth century through a wealth of materials... — Music and Letters More…

Well illustrated with clear, black-and-white photography. Information is well indexed and organized for fast access... a welcome addition to a rather sparse list of percussion reference books... — Choice More…