Scarecrow Press

Swain's study should convince even the skeptic that the musical can be seriously and usefully analysed...an essential book for those concerned with drama, song, and popular arts....Swain has... — The Times More…

most musicians, especially Prokofiev enthusiasts and pianists, will revel in the publication of this book....amazingly concise and easy to read — American Music Teacher More…

What a delight this book is! It's not an introduction to the subject but a feast four gourmets who already have a taste for the cooking of James P., Fats, the Lion and many of the other pianists... — JazzTimes More…

Although Laird has been a performer, teacher, and musicologist for decades, he tells us that the genesis of this book was YoYo Ma's initial flirtation with Baroque cello in 1999. The author... — Early Music America More…

Contains helpful information for recognizing a young bass voice and choosing appropriate beginning songs — Journal of Singing More…

Contrary to its title, this volume does not merely provide translations and pronunciation for this opera. Fastidiously detailed discussions of the musical and extramusical aspects of the work... — Journal of Singing More…

Stephen Bourne packs a lot into his life of the African-American singer Ethel Waters....the book is a model of balance....Bourne has the makings of the country's leading biographer of African-American... — Jazzwise More…

Shura Cherkassky's extraordinary career was marked by individuality, tenacity and a lifelong passion for the piano. Elizabeth Carr's close association with the artist, coupled with her first-hand... — Detroit Free Press More…