University of Rochester Press

This is a phenomenal book. It is written in a thoroughly approachable manner that can be enjoyed by music lovers curious about the art of conducting, and function as an invaluable resource for... — Fanfare More…

One finds throughout the book many.quotable apercus [such as this:]. 'In the uncompromising, intricate stylistic and expressive musical idiom of Bach, Mozart . . . had come to recognize a hitherto... — Early Music America More…

Well fleshed-out, with detailed and well-documented case studies. [The consideration of] legal contexts is greatly welcome, allowing the author to dig further into the thick social and mental... — Revue de musicologie More…

Deserves a warm welcome from anybody with an interest in the emergence of 'serious' Broadway shows after the Second World War. Weill's fundamental role in this is explored thoroughly, and the... — Gramophone Magazine More…

A fascinating way to delve into a research area that was only peripherally examined in the past. Long writes clearly. Richly illustrated with images of manuscripts, musical examples, texts... — American Record Guide More…