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Colin Lawson's success as both an esteemed academic and dynamic solo clarinettist is brilliantly illustrated in his latest publication. An enlightened journey through all elements of the historical... — Music Teacher More…

The format is inviting ... the book puts professionals in touch with some up to date scholarship, while introducing amateur listeners to the musical and cultural worlds Haydn inhabited ... It... — Musical Times More…

At the heart of this volume, one senses a kind of missionary zeal, a concerted effort (no pun intended) to take this particular genre out of academic limbo. Though perhaps the most popular... — Choice More…

The volume contains some illuminating information on Debussy. The volume also brings forward the rich resource of Debussy's critical writings. ... contains all the material for an alternative... — Nineteenth-Century Music Review More…