Cambridge University Press

stimulating and informative book — British Journal of Music Education 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…

Among the year's most stimulating reading material — The Observer More…

Stephen Bicknell's book is a considerable achievement: essential reading and a thoroughly useful, stimulating and intelligent work. It is eminently worthy of purchase by all interested in playing... — Organists' Review More…

The result is a book that not only offers new ways of understanding Schubert's music but critiques music theory itself, inviting further questioning of long-accepted assumptions. This work is... — Choice More…

This is a serious study that no Wagnerian scholar should ignore — Notes: Journal of the Music Library Association More…

This collection illustrates the value of disciplinary cross-fertilization — The Times More…