Cambridge University Press

Richard Langham Smith ... shows us previously unconsidered sides of the seductive cigariere, first described by French author Prosper Merimee — Opera Now More…

works well on several levels, both as an introduction to those who are hungry for more detailed knowledge and for those who are more familiar with the music and the debates surrounding it. Every... — International Record Review More…

highly recommended to anybody seeking an easily digestible yet informative overview of Chopin the man, his music, and his public — Musical Times More…

Future scholars interested in following Boss's lead will benefit immeasurably from his careful analyses, his synthesis of previous scholarship, and, perhaps most of all, the provocative questions... — Journal of Music Theory More…

In this meticulously researched volume, the author offers many intriguing points — Choice More…

this is a most valuable addition to the growing body of Elliott Carter literature. The fourteen chapters present a broad range of topics and approaches to this music, and address pieces throughout... — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…