Peter O'Hagan is a pianist, and Reader in Music at Roehampton University, UK
'Full marks to editor Peter O'Hagan, publishers Ashgate and the contributors for their fearless entry into the arena.' Classical Music 'A worthy volume for composers, musicologists, 20th-century specialists, and all devotees of new music.' Choice 'This book will likely appeal not only to those interested in composition, analysis, and British contemporary music, but also to all musicians who grapple with the important issues of our time: changing aesthetics, public music education, artistic influence, and the creative process.' Music Educators Journal 'Throughout this book, there are some intriguing hermeneutic windows... valuable reflections on individual composers' worlds...' Music and Letters