Reviews
Provides significant insight into Duruflé's works and the relatively secretive life he and his wife led....Frazier's research is excellent....An important contribution. -- CHOICE [Brian Doherty]

Frazier's exploration of arabesque in architecture and music and his treatment of musical luminosity are memorably insightful and reveal a thoughtful understanding of Duruflé's work....An interesting and well-constructed view of Duruflé's world, and a highly informative text as well. -- CHOIR & ORGAN [Steven Plank]

A work of unprecedented scope and depth, ... [Frazier's book] is a biography abundantly rich in detail; though it declines the tone of a hagiography, it is obviously a labor of love. ... Frazier skillfully illuminates the contexts in which Duruflé's life unfolded ... [and] Frazier's survey of Duruflé's compositions is particularly strong. ... A special pleasure of the book is the chapter on [Duruflé's future wife, and a world-renowned organist,] Marie-Madeleine Chevalier ... Frazier's book will no doubt stand as a defining work in Duruflé scholarship and nurture scholars of 20th-century French organ music for years to come. AMERICAN ORGANIST Lawrence Archbold

One of the best musical biographies I have read for many years: sound in musical and, for the most part, in historical judgment . . . , sympathetic without being sycophantic, and most gracefully written. Duruflé deserves no less. --Roger Nichols, GRAMOPHONE

[Frazier] sees Durufle as a compelling figure, given over to the same foibles and doubts we all have. Frazier's ability to obtain primary sources lends credence to his observations. This is a superb work, one to be valued by usic historians and organists alike. --Metz, American Record Guide, Jan/Feb 2008

Scholarly but very easy to read and full of information and interesting details. One for your Christmas wish list, definitely! --THE ORGAN CLUB JOURNAL