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…

An immensely valuable and well-researched book — BBC Music Magazine More…

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

Impressive ... well-researched survey of the impact of Wagner in Russia — BBC Music Magazine More…

The best parts of this absorbing book are those where Dingle relates the music to Messiaen's religious faith and to the many difficulties he faced during his life ... many of the author's judgments... — BBC Music Magazine More…