Billy Budd, based on Herman Melville's nautical allegory, is one of Britten's most challenging op...

An illuminating study of Britten's War Requiem, examining the composer's treatment of the anti-wa...

A rich and informative look at the experiences of composers working under high pressure in the US...

From silent films to modern blockbusters, with behind-the-scenes accounts and international case-...

A comprehensive Companion to Britten's music and life.

This Companion celebrates the extraordinary riches of the twentieth-century operatic repertoire i...

This wide-ranging and thought-provoking collection of specially-commissioned essays provides a un...

Takes the reader through the essentials from locating and defining jazz to jazz in performance.

Why is it that well-prepared, talented, hardworking, and intelligent performers find their perfor...

For anyone wanting to get to grips with Britten's music and his eclectic compositional style - cr...

The vibrant world of jazz may be viewed from many perspectives, from social and cultural history ...

From silent cinema to the modern Hollywood blockbuster a lively and international perspective on ...