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John Stevens has opened up a virtually new field, not simply by his study of the musical and literary texts ... but also by his original inquiry into the relationship between their words and... — Musical Times More…

Stephen Bicknell's book is a considerable achievement: essential reading and a thoroughly useful, stimulating and intelligent work. It is eminently worthy of purchase by all interested in playing... — Organists' Review More…

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The author is interested in Britten's ideology and studies this by focusing on the origins, nature, and structure of the ideas in the operas. Recommended. Graduate students, researchers, faculty,... — Choice More…

Grimley presents his wide-ranging research in rich prose, offering seven chapters with single-word titles referencing real or imagined places ... Recommended — Choice More…