Paul Griffiths

thought-provoking, compelling and remarkably comprehensive narrative, this is easily one of the most thought-provoking, enjoyable and stimulating reads on Western music to have been published... — BBC Music MagazineMore…

Griffiths -- who has published novels as well as many books on music -- strikes a distinctly personal note in search of his subject. . . a real labour of love. . . this is a book to read like... — BBC Music MagazineMore…

thought-provoking, compelling and remarkably comprehensive narrative, this is easily one of the most thought-provoking, enjoyable and stimulating reads on Western music to have been published... — BBC Music MagazineMore…

There is no mistaking the penetration and eloquence of Griffiths's own singular voice. . . on every page of this distinguished work. -- Arnold Whittall — Musical TimesMore…

continues usefully to draw attention to a wide range of works and concepts — BBC Music MagazineMore…