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David Beard presents the first definitive survey of Harrison Birtwistle's music for the opera house and theatre, from his smaller-scale works, such as Down by t

Hailed at its premiere at the London Coliseum in 1986 as the most important musical and theatrical event of the decade, The Mask of Orpheus is undoubtedly a key

A definitive source study of the stage works of Harrison Birtwistle, one of Britain's foremost living composers.

This collection represents current research on Birtwistle's music, reflecting the diversity of his work through a wide range of perspectives.

This book gives a comprehensive view of Harrison Birtwistle's music, considering its wider cultural significance.