Books

An invigorating shattering of myths, both long-held and recent, about this perennially beloved composer [NC]

A useful compendium of suppressed Dutch composers. A trusty and practical guide [SG]

Now a truly complete guide to Wagner’s operas, in a fine new edition [RWe]

A lively introduction to this music written with humour, erudition and enthusiasm [DMD]

The immense contribution to British Music made by a ‘librarian-hobbyist’ [JW]

A ready source of rare information, insight and record – and a great read [GHu]

A companion to hold your hand through the works of an utter professional [RB]

(Déjà Review) One of the finest scores ever written for television [GSD]

Like Klaus Tennstedt himself, Georg Wübbolt’s biography is flawed, but fascinating [NC]

A first class study, well worth tracking down [SG]

(Déjà Review) This is a book that is well overdue. It is an inside look at the working life of the people who compose for films against ruthless deadlines and the dictates of production teams [IL]

A powerful and moving study of a potential great of Czech 20th Century music [NB]

A gripping, if tragic story of a composer and pianist who died too young [MMB]

One of the most important composer autobiographies [GH]

An intellectually rewarding book, both absorbing and enlightening [SG]

Absorbing reading for anyone able to read Italian and interested in Italian post-war history, both musical and political [CH]

A comprehensive and vivid picture of Sir Arthur Bliss [JQ]

Weighty, serious and far-striding interviews; a rich resource [RB]

A successful and informative introduction to this appealing composer’s work [NB]

A highly informative and accessible guide through the thickets of Bruckner scholarship [RMo]

An engaging, insightful and interesting read [MMB]

Does extremely well in introducing the reader to the man and his music [RB]

A variegated ocean of writing by and for the worlds of deep dive enthusiasts and academics [RB]

A rewarding read [SG]