Cambridge University Press

Dirst, a performer himself, is a lively writer and makes many useful observations — The Times More…

if you want serious reflection and food for thought in what is far more than a mere chronicle, then Emerson is a historically reliable, aesthetically curious companion — BBC Music Magazine 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…

interesting, thought provoking contributions ... The book is a genuine testament to the immense variety of skills, knowledge and understanding that go into creating and maintaining an orchestra.... — Classical Music More…

This volume provides an interesting examination of the repertory of troubadour and trouvere music. The author's final conclusions and discussions of modern-day appearances of this repertory... — Choice More…

A thoroughly compelling volume — BBC Music Magazine More…

The importance of this well-researched book on German-born composer Stefan Wolpe lies as much in descriptions of milieux as in its treatment of Wolpe and his music ... The book compares favorably... — Choice More…