Cambridge University Press

sprinkled with photographs and illustrations of Italian theatres as well as architectural plans and digital reconstruction of stage interiors. The content is technical throughout, but there's... — BBC Music Magazine More…

[an] important contribution to the history of 19th century French music, to the history of musicians, and to the history of women, whose scientific impact is likely to be felt far beyond boundaries... — Revue de musicologie 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…

An intriguing theory that sets the seal on a thoughtful, wide-ranging exploration of a largely forgotten repertory the importance of which Polzonetti argues persuasively — Opera Magazine More…

the Companion should encourage anyone remotely interested in singing to venture beyond the Western mainstream and investigate Buddhist chant, qawwali or the challenges of Berio and John Cage — BBC Music Magazine More…