Essays commemorating the 1995 tercentenary of Purcell's death, representing the best recent research.

Examines the theme of lost paradise in Lieder by nineteenth-century composers including Franz Schubert.

Describes how Baroque music was performed and appreciated by its contemporaries and suggests choices of tempo, rhythm, ornament, and accompaniment for modern performances

Traces the life and career of the Austrian composer, discusses his major works, and assesses his place in Western music