This book. . . will be an invaluable resource for musicians, composers, conductors, music historians, teachers, and orchestras.

American Reference Books Annual

Phemister has doggedly pursued these many concertos, read them through, and researched critical commentary where such has been available. It is a yeoman effort by a fine pianist, successful teacher, and tireless scholar. One hopes that this book will not only see the light of day, but will cause many of these silent concertos to be heard and appreciated.

Louis Nagel, Professor Emeritus of Piano, University of Michigan

The American Piano Concerto Compendium is an extremely valuable contribution to several different categories of readers. It is indispensable to pianists, music lovers, and orchestra personnel with any sense of adventure or curiosity toward that vast area beyond the restricted and too-often-performed standard piano concerti. Beautifully organized and researched, with judiciously selected reviews - a wonderful body of information hitherto unexplored.

Alan Mandel, Professor Emeritus of Music and the Performing Arts, American University, Washington, DC

William Phemister’s extensive, meticulously researched compendium is an invaluable resource for the serious conductor, professional soloist, piano teacher, student, and inquisitive listener. Reaching well beyond the canon of familiar repertoire – and incorporating fascinating “extras” such as composer commentaries and contemporary reviews – Phemister’s catalogue should help stimulate interest in a wide array of unfamiliar, overlooked, or forgotten American piano concertos. An impressive achievement!

Barbara Schubert, Music Director and Conductor, University of Chicago Symphony, DuPage Symphony Orchestra, and Fine Arts Symphony

1634 concertos are listed here, by 1056 composers. That seems more than we need to know, but there's nothing like completeness. All the information we need about any concerto is given. Naturally the date of a premiere performance (if known) is given, and if there were reviews in major newspapers, they are summarized.

American Record Guide