Boydell & Brewer

[A] valuable reference book for scholars and performers — American Record Guide More…

The Companion has clearly been a labour of love for all involved and it has paid off. It is elegantly laid out and illustrated with illuminating musical examples and photographic images. There... — British Music Society More…

This study widens our understanding of the place of Elgar's music in terms of social, cultural and economic context ... Drysdale's excellent analysis of Elgar's earnings shows the benefits that... — Musical Times More…

This impeccably researched and engagingly written study tackles the emotive subject from a cultural perspective, shedding fresh light on how Furtwangler remained (at least in his mind) apolitical... — BBC Music Magazine More…

This collection of essays makes a major contribution to Parsifal interpretation.... A must read for all Parsifalians — Opera Today More…

Here, at last, is a full appreciation of [this] remarkable musician. Most engaging. . . . Deeply moving. [Five Stars] — BBC Music Magazine More…

Vigorous and humorous, these Letters can be strongly recommended — Tempo More…