Boydell & Brewer

Drawing on his recent landmark translations of Beethoven's conversation books, Albrecht peppers his day-by-day breakdown with everyday observations that bring the story to life. We learn of... — BBC Music Magazine More…

This has been long in preparation, but the wait has been worthwhile. Lucky the composer who finds so fair-minded, candid and scrupulous a biographer and one who writes so well...[McVeagh's]... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Turn to any one of these entries and your understanding of why and how Brahms set a particular text will be deepened many times over...the book's value to interpreters as well to the much wider... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Lambert's fascinating, multifaceted personality and Lloyd's informed insights keep us turning the pages. (Four stars out of five.) — BBC Music Magazine More…

Wright provides a direct, detailed chronicle of Alwyn's life...[which] fills in many gaps...the book is an engaging read and should encourage people to explore Alwyn's music — Gramophone Magazine More…

The account rings true. Intriguing and meticulously produced — The Times More…