Studies in Musical Genesis, Structure, & Interpretation

Iddon and Thomas have produced a well-documented, comprehensive volume about the origin, aleatoric compositional processes, indeterminate performance realizations, and critical reception of... — ChoiceMore…

an illuminating and refreshing read — The Wagner JournalMore…

This is a fascinating and well-written study of Wagners final masterpiece — Music and LettersMore…

a book that all musicians, music scholars, and music students should read — Music and LettersMore…

Maurice not only presents us with a very clearly documented account of this important work, but evokes warm, human glimpses of all the protagonists ... This fascinating book will stir violists... — StringendoMore…

At times it feels as though two different books are vying for supremacy…In the end, this book is a worthy tribute to a remarkable, and shamefully misunderstood creative intellect. — BBC Music MagazineMore…

Alain Frogley's book is a landmark contribution to a steadily growing field of research into Vaughan Williams and his music ... a result of more than fifteen years of meticulous and imaginative... — Music and LettersMore…

With unfailing analytical vision, he has produced a superb collection of sketch interpretations; they will stimulate us to think afresh about a work whose genesis will undoubtedly fascinate... — Musical TimesMore…

There is no doubt that this book represents a consideable scholarly achievement. It brings about a thorough 'defamiliarization' of the 'Italian' Symphony, both through the revelation of a great... — Music and LettersMore…