Cambridge University Press

Butt's organisation of his material is exemplary. He interprets contemporary comment helpfully, clarifying what is rudimentary and what is, or conceals, more sophisticated information — Musical Times More…

The handbook is concise yet packed with information....Rosen's book would make a fine addition to the choral director's library. Whether used as a guide for listening or as a resource in preparing... — Choral Journal More…

With its many examples of music, six pages of footnotes, and select bibliography, this is a very rewarding study of a complex work that has profoundly affected the music of our century — 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…

a magnificent introduction to the problems faced by aestheticians of the past and present...should be on all shelves as a standard reference — Choice More…