Browse: Boydell & Brewer (publisher), Western Classical Music History

[T]he treasures in [the book's] 500 pages will satisfy a whole range of other music historical interests for years to come. The personnel lists, mini biographies and sheer number of name references... — Musical Times More…

Certainly makes for an impressive opening volume. [...] A very well-researched, cogently argued, as well as sympathetic, treatment of a fascinating subject, equally fruitful for the historian... — Music and Letters More…

Just when one thinks everything that could possibly be written about Wagner has been written, along comes a new point of view.... There are real surprises here and many an obscurity brightened... — American Record Guide More…

This is an extremely important study which brings together valuable musicological research and practical experimentation in a unique way — Choir & Organ More…

A broad collection of serious essays about music in a medium that is very much alive. . . . There is something here for everyone, not just specialists in musical analysis. . . . It is also good... — Fanfare More…

These essays crystallize a revisionist moment centring on the Copland centenary year, and offer new insights into his great legacy — The Times More…

Provides many perceptive comments on music that he clearly knows very well. Admirable is his discussion of Rosetti's handling of sonata and concerto form. Will definitely become the reference... — Music and Letters More…