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

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

Retelling of the myth of the Cretan Minotaur, this book considers the inner world of the Minotaur himself, and suggests a dark and compelling reason for Ariadne

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

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