Browse: University of Rochester Press (publisher), Western Classical Music History

Admirably clear in structure. . . . The nearest thing to a definitive study we are ever likely to have. . . . Will [help evade] the boundary traditionally maintained between musicology and dance... — Music and Letters More…

A fascinating way to delve into a research area that was only peripherally examined in the past. Long writes clearly. Richly illustrated with images of manuscripts, musical examples, texts (with... — American Record Guide More…

Balances musical analysis with historical narrative and philosophical speculation...[and] deserves the highest praise. Kilpatrick emphasises the hitherto neglected roles of the composer Pierre... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Extremely well edited . . . and the writing is consistently clear and engaging. . . . Makes available a wealth of information from period sources, including concert programs, unpublished musical... — Society for American Music More…

Chris Walton's . . . most readable monograph . . . combines profound scholarship with humour and entertainment, [and] succeeds brilliantly in bringing to life every area of its wide-ranging subject... — Musical Times More…

Neatly introduced and painstakingly annotated by . . . the indefatigable American music expert Peter Dickinson. . . . [Its] wealth of personal insights . . . [makes Samuel Barber Remembered]... — BBC Music Magazine More…