'In Virtuosity and the Musical Work: The Transcendental Studies of Liszt, Samson shows mastery of an enormous range of sources, a deep acquaintance with the music, and he writes with clarity and style. His exposition of Liszt's development of the etudes over a period of many years ... is especially effective. I have no doubt that this will be the standard work on The Transcendental Studies for years to come.' Times Literary Supplement