A Rebecca Clarke Reader considers the life, works, and career of the English composer Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979). Leading scholars present original research on Clarke's songs, chamber music and contemporary musical milieu, supplemented with new editions of rare writings by Clarke herself. Readers will particularly enjoy transcriptions of four interviews with the composer, in which Clarke speaks candidly about her fascinating life.

“A very important scholarly contribution. But more than that, anyone interested in the history of British and American music in the twentieth century should have this book.”
       —Barbara Garvey Jackson, Professor Emerita, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Editor and Publisher, ClarNan Editions, Fayetteville

“A fascinating book about an inspiring woman.”
       —Diane Walsh, Concert Pianist, past artistic director of the Skaneateles Festival, and friend of Rebecca Clarke

“A path-breaking book about a composer of genius!”
       —Michael Beckerman, Professor of Music, New York University

REVIEWS of A Rebecca Clarke Reader
       — December, 2006 -- The TRIANGLE (PDF)
       — November, 2006 -- Journal of the IAWM (PDF)
       — June, 2006 -- Delian Society Newsletter (PDF)

NEWS about A Rebecca Clarke Reader
       —August 15, 2005 -- Press Release -- Hot Off the Press and Silenced No More! (PDF)
       —December, 2004 -- Clarke Society Newsletter -- First Book on Clarke Censored by her Estate. (PDF)
       —July 16, 2004 -- Article from The Chronicle of Higher Education -- "Silent Treatment: A Copyright Battle kills and Anthology of Essays about the Composer Rebecca Clarke." (link to Chronicle site)