Scarecrow Press

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…

Editors' Pick! Gregg Akkerman, director of jazz studies at University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, has made a crucial contribution to keeping Hartman's memory alive with this... — Downbeat More…

Martin, an administrator at Chicago's Lyric Opera, has compiled a volume of technical information useful primarily to persons seeking data on the physical facets of opera production-a 'cookbook,'... — Choice More…

In this expansion of her doctoral dissertation, Wells (Mount Allison Univ., Canada) explores West Side Story in terms of musical and cultural expression. She begins with an account of the show... — Choice More…

A very useful reference book.... The writing and usage are good (and that is unusual these days!) — American Record Guide More…