Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin Maker
Author | : Francois-Joseph Fetis |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 162 |
Release | : 2013-05-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780486498263 |
ISBN-13 | : 0486498263 |
Rating | : 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Download or read book Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin Maker written by Francois-Joseph Fetis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a renowned musicologist — with assistance from noted violin-maker and dealer Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume — this survey explores the early history and construction of stringed instruments. Topics include the work of the Italian master violin-makers and the bows of François Tourte. This valuable resource provides rare, contemporary glimpses of the world of Paganini, Schumann, and Berlioz.