University of Rochester Press

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 Makes available a wealth of information from period sources, including concert programs, unpublished musical...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…

Silverman's writing is scholarly but engaging. Numerous conversations and interviews with [Haimovsky] are amply quoted in the book. Numerous sources are cited and often quoted at length. [I... — American Record Guide More…

[Brings] a significant new perspective to a much-discussed subject. Orzech argues that Wagner's music succeeded in transcending conflicts and politics by virtue of its supposed universality,... — Music and Letters 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... — Musical Times More…

A practical and useful book for all levels of pianists, from students to seasoned performers. Gowen's engaging prose and clear enthusiasm for Adler's music make reading about the works enjoyable... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

[O]ffers a valuable insider perspective of not only the tradition of Kawuugulu, but of the other performative aspects of the kingdom of Buganda writ large. The author succeeds in showing how... — Journal of Folklore Research More…

One finds throughout the book many.quotable apercus [such as this:]. 'In the uncompromising, intricate stylistic and expressive musical idiom of Bach, Mozart . . . had come to recognize a hitherto... — Early Music America More…

This [two-volume] book is not only a model of work in its field, but a stimulating and timely reminder of what we [scholars] should all aspire towards. . . . A monumental monograph that transforms... — Music and Letters More…