Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin Maker (Dover Books on Music)

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Synopsis
Renowned nineteenth-century musicologist François-Joseph Fétis assembled this authoritative survey with the assistance of noted violin maker and dealer Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume. Focusing on the work of the Italian master violin maker Stradivarius, this volume explores the early history and construction of stringed instruments. In addition, this valuable resource provides rare, contemporary glimpses of the world of Paganini, Schumann, and Berlioz. A reprint of a rare 1864 publication, this study offers intriguing historical information to violinists, music historians, and music lovers of all ages. A new Introduction by famed musicologist Stewart Pollens provides further insights.
Copyright:
2013

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9780486316529
Related ISBNs:
9780486498263
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Francois-Joseph Fetis, Stewart Pollens
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Music
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Bookshare Staff
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