Browse: Music in Britain, 1600-2000 (series)

[This] volume draws on a truly vast range of documentation [...] and is written in an unpretentious, descriptive prose [...] the coverage is impressive and its result will be of use in many connections:... — Musical Times More…

A thoughtful and well-written book. A mix of social and economic history, it is a stellar example of what a study of conductors and conducting can achieve, when the various mix of emphasis is... — Music and Letters More…

[A] wide ranging set of first-rate, tightly-focussed essays by leading scholars in their respective fields that makes a significant contribution to the on-going study of music in Britain — Brio More…

The importance of this book is in drawing together and developing the stories of [the Loder family]...using their achievements as an analogue to explore Britain's musical culture during the 'long... — Brio More…

This beautifully produced volume is a remarkable achievement - clearly the outcome of exhaustive, wide-ranging research. a stimulating and thought provoking read — British Music Society More…

This authoritative and intriguing book is both well-researched and generously illustrated. Erica Siegel writes with passion in an engaging, fluent and readable style. The book will appeal to... — MusicWeb International More…

Sympathetic and intensively researched volume will do much to restore [Sir George Smart's] reputation — Musical Times More…

I recommend [Cole's] contribution to the available literature on Tallis wholeheartedly. -- Peter Phillips — Musical Times More…