The detail and scope of Littlewood's book is such that it makes a
valuable contribution to Brahms scholarship: numerous musicians,
composers, teachers and academics will want to refer to it well
into the future. Musical Times
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Littlewood's is a major and indispensable contribution. This is the
kind of book that has stimulus and value beyond the confines of its
immediate subject. It will provide an essential point of reference
for students of the timeless musical art and principle of variation
in general. Musicologica Austriaca
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In this outstanding and very readable survey of Brahms's variations
Julian Littlewood thoroughly explores every conceivable aspect of
the composer's use of the form. This superbly produced volume is
wholeheartedly recommended. Classical Music
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Littlewood's book is an impressive achievement. His elegant
hermeneutic analysis will indeed be very stimulating to composers,
performers, and scholars. Music & Letters
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