This is a fascinating anthology of poems by British and American poets, known and unknown, about composers and often specific pieces of music.
MUSICAL OPINION QUARTERLY
Any dip into it brings up a fascinating encounter between sister arts.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
This wonderful new anthology...contains far too many artistic riches and provokes far too many thoughts ... Read moreto be absorbed in one, two or even three readings. 5 star.
BBC MUSIC
Accompanied Voices is a superb anthology. It enlarges my appreciation for poets whose work I already know, and it has introduced me to writers I have never read (or in a few cases I had never even heard about). It is so seldom I find a book that is so fresh, rich, and well curated. Even the title is brilliant. DANA GIOIA, poet, critic and former Chair of the NEA
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This was a brilliant concept to present the history of music through poetry. Greening has produced a classic that should be both a delight and source of information for years. It is also a beautiful book to hold as well as own. I can't praise it high enough.
EDWARD STOREY
This is a very special book with its masterly introduction. I was enchanted, moved and amazed. A glorious collection beautifully presented.
BARRY FERGUSON [Former Master of Music at Rochester Cathedral] Show Less