University of Rochester Press

Sandra Mangsen brings deep and thorough research to [her] central topic. The book raises and answers questions like: What was the market for the keyboard arrangements of songs from the pop culture... — American Record Guide More…

Green addresses different kinds of dedications and, quite astutely, she considers how these categories overlap. Demonstrates how interrogating a quotidian practice can help us to develop a fuller... — Music and Letters More…

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…

Filled with detailed insight into the thought world of Ravel and his time, and, best of all, close reading of the music. . . . Most illuminating. . . . Can be read with profit by anyone interested... — Fanfare More…

This is a phenomenal book. It is written in a thoroughly approachable manner that can be enjoyed by music lovers curious about the art of conducting, and function as an invaluable resource for... — Fanfare More…