Browse: Boydell & Brewer (publisher), Classical Composers

An essential work of translation, revealing a complex workaholic with practical experience of orchestras and conductors informing the attempt to define the creative experience — BBC Music Magazine More…

The first book to concentrate on a part of Purcell's output that was not written for the theatre. Schab's analyses are informed by a strong sense of how the sonatas sound in performance...[and... — Music and Letters More…

The book is a good read and its subject, as Gramit says, of 'genuine interest.' . . . [In] Ingrid Fuchs's chapter . . . we see the significance of the man. . . . James Parakilas's claim of Czerny... — Musical Times More…

[Kim d]raws on an astounding range of sources for her analysis, always rooted in historical sources (art criticism, music reviews, Liszt's correspondence and notes, and more) and convincing theoretical... — American Record Guide More…

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