Cambridge University Press

In both the clarity of its organization and the uniformly high standard of the individual essays, this is an outstanding collection — The Times More…

The result of over a decade's research into the operatic culture of Louis XV's reign and a lifetime of careful scholarship — The Times More…

Well written throughout and richly illustrated, Dolan's volume is a pleasure to read — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association 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…