'Each of the essays delivers on the book's promise of a strong emphasis on the institutions, cultures, and politics of the age.' Choice
'The editors should be commended for constructing such a thorough and such an interesting work. I most highly recommend this volume to all musicologists, students, general historians and all persons interested in the development of music. It is a must for all libraries.' American Reference Books Annual
'This History contains an incredible amount of information concerning all aspects of music in that period.' Opera Journal
'The Cambridge History of Seventeenth-Century Music succeeds equally as a solid reference text and as a fine collection of related essays. It fills a large void in the scholarly literature, and it does so in a way that will engage, inform and enthuse a broad spectrum of readers for years to come.' Early Music