Boydell & Brewer

Worthy of its subject, perhaps, as few other books can really claim to be. -- Stephen Daw — Musical Times More…

A landmark publication in the field of medieval music studies. Hartzell's achievement is nothing short of monumental, and the publishers have matched the wealth of his material with an elegant,... — Early Music Today More…

There are welcome insights into...how and why [the cantatas] were written, and by whom and for whom they were performed...a work-by-work description of each cantata provides reference material... — Musical Times More…

Gray & Davidson played a significant part in the development of the English organ... It is difficult to imagine better coverage of the topic than Dr Thistlethwaite's exposition — British Music Society More…

This excellent book offers something for everyone, with exemplary studies using a wide range of analytical and hermeneutic techniques. It provides a welcome summary of the major trends in the... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

[An] excellent new survey — Musical Times More…

Sara Itzig Levy (1761-1854)...made important contributions to her time as a performer, music collector, salon hostess, and patron . . . Scholars gathered from many fields illuminate her life... — American Record Guide More…

No one writes better on Handel. No one has so sure a hotline to the whole range of his characters, in their strengths and weaknesses (and for Dean, the heart of the operas is character)...We... — Musical Times More…

These essays focus on the legendary performer in various media during [the years 1931-57]. . . This wide-ranging collection makes it clear that Crosby's importance is not and should never be... — Choice More…