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In his weaving of philosophy and musicology into an explication of redemption via the vehicle of compassion, this is an unparalleled, sadly posthumously published offering. It is at once required... — Opera Now More…

Indispensable ... This is a masterly, highly readable account and the most comprehensive to date of the life and work of one of the 20th century's great musical figures -- Barry Millington — Evening Standard More…

Roger Scruton is in many ways the ideal interpreter of the Ring -- Adam Lively — Sunday Times More…

Chopin's Piano takes the motif of this piano - "Out of date before it was completed"; its maker Juan Bauza unknown and possibly an amateur - and uses it to tie together various narrative strands... — Financial Times More…

Elegant, enquiring and best read with the music turned up -- Julian Glover — Evening Standard More…