Boydell & Brewer

This marvellous book is very readable with many anecdotes and witty asides, much like Beecham himself. [...] Lucas's formidable amount of research is impressive [...] Reprinted in paperback for... — Stringendo More…

The reader is treated to a wide-ranging discussion that is stylishly written and invitingly presented — Musical Times More…

[A] fascinating and invaluable book [...] It navigates an absorbing way through this difficult and complex period, and presents fresh material that should be made available beyond the confines... — Musical Times More…

Charming, revealing and compelling ... an essential addition to the literature on 20th-Century music, one that should be on the reading list of all string players who aspire to a professional... — Classical Music More…

[T]he gathering and translation of Schenker's correspondence, in addition to explanations of his various contacts, is impressive . [and] could be a starting point for researchers interested in... — Choice More…

He is...an enthusiast, and his enthusiasm, which lights up every page, is reinforced by an unsurpassed knowledge of his subject. However well one thinks one knows Das Lied von der Erde, one's... — Musical Times More…

[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…