I have made no attempt at any serious consideration of Wolf's own
personality and the tragic story of his life, important though these
matters are to a proper understanding of his music. They have been
definitively dealt with in Mr Frank Walker's masterly biography Hugo
Wolf (Dent, 1951), which should be read by everyone who is interested
in Wolf's life and work.

Lastly, I would express my gratitude to all those who have helped me.

I am indebted to Mr Max Hinrichsen for permission to quote and
refer to the Peters Edition of Wolf's songs, and for his personal kindness
to me.

To Mr Robert Moberly I am grateful not only for the help he gave
me by reading and commenting on the text in detail, but for his unfailing
understanding and encouragement; and to Mr David Mowatt also for
his valuable assistance in critical comment.

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