This book is concerned with a hundred years of musical drama in England. It charts the development of the genre from the theatre works of Henry Purcell (and his

This book discusses literary and dramatic aspects of musical works for voices and instruments performed in English theatres (c.1650 and 1750).

An international collaboration between leading scholars showcases a broad spectrum of observations on Handel and his music, covering many aspects of modern inte

This book was the first comprehensive survey of Purcell's dramatic music. It is concerned as much with the London theatre world - playhouses, poets, actors, sin

A Companion to one of the principal creative figures in Baroque music.