Cambridge University Press

Shostakovich Studies is a stimulating and provocative collection that will in turn generate further appraisals of its subject — Musical Times More…

This well-indexed volume...will appeal to students and scholars at the upper-division undergraduate level and above, performers, Wolf devotees, and song-literature lovers — Choice More…

this is an insightful book which provides the materials for a richer understanding of this intriguing composer — The Wire More…

Irving's book functions in part as a ready reference guide. As well as a rundown on the sources for each sonata, particularly noteworthy for its attention to the evidence provided by ink shadings... — The Times More…

this is a volume to make you think — Musical Times More…