Biographies, Classical Composers

Batt’s dogged determination to see his musical and artistic visions to fruition is one of the biggest takeaways from this book. — BBC Music MagazineMore…

This is an engrossing deep dive into their relationship and the events that led to their bitter parting. Smith paints a picture of two trailblazing artists who found in each other kindred spirits,... — BBC Music MagazineMore…

This beautifully produced book is an outstanding addition to the literature on Janáček in general and his most famous opera in particular … the translation has been done with skill and understanding... — Opera MagazineMore…

This new study demands the attention of admirers of the composer; it will come as a salutary correction to those who continue to deny the composer's genius — Musical OpinionMore…

A hugely important book that is vital reading for anyone interested in Soviet cultural history and 20th-century opera. — BBC Music MagazineMore…