Cambridge University Press

a responsible piece of historical and interpretative writing, a valuable contribution to our understanding of Liszt and the forces that made his remarkable career possible — The Times More…

This diverse collection of essays from a team of Part scholars, led by Laura Dolp, strongly advances the understanding of Part's music while filling gaps in current scholarship and grappling... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

This is very much the academic's Wagner, pinned out dry on the dissection table ... [an] impressive and information-packed volume — BBC Music Magazine More…

Each [essay] is a considered, thought-provoking exploration of one or more aspects of Tristan, carefully argued and generously annotated — Opera Magazine More…

essential reading for the opera-goer willing to put in a little effort that certainly repays the reward of an added awareness of all aspects of this great work — Opera Now More…

if you are interested in finding out about Wagner or think for one minute that you know everything about The Flying Dutchman, you should go out and buy this book immediately — BBC Music Magazine More…

The writing is imbued with a deep love and understanding of the music and the author has the skill to put it into historical and artistic perspective — Musical Times More…

This is a well-researched, densely thought and thought-provoking book. It is all too easy to take Stravinsky for granted at the end of the century, but Cross reminds us how long a shadow - and... — Music Teacher More…