Cambridge University Press

presents intriguing evidence that Schubert followed Beethoven's example by composing substantial works such as symphonies, piano sonatas, and string quartets for public performance and publication... — Choice More…

Highly informative — Classical Music More…

Written in an elegantly accessible style, this is the most valuable book on Strauss and his music to have appeared in English — BBC Music Magazine More…

Holloway's piece is the most inspiring short essay on the composer I ever hope to read, and itself provides an urgent reason why any Haydn-lover should acquire this book — BBC Music Magazine More…

its influences could well be salutary — BBC Music Magazine More…