An Extraordinary Life

Bruce Wood's evocation of economic crises, credit crunches, pandemics and even expenses scandals in the 17th century is in the best tradition of Purcell scholarship ... a good read, with footnotes... — BBC Music Magazine More…

This is now possibly the best first stop for learning about Elgar's life...On the complex yet sympathetic genius himself Harper-Scott presents a well-detailed and believable likeness — BBC Music Magazine More…

Highly informative biography...The crisp clarity with which Rushton writes, authoritative but always accessible...entirely recommendable — BBC Music Magazine More…