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English
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Delve into the fascinating world of violin making with "Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)" by W. Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill, and Alfred E. Hill. This definitive biography offers an in-depth exploration of the life, craftsmanship, and enduring legacy of Antonio Stradivari, the most celebrated violin maker in history.
Written by the renowned Hill family, experts in the field of string instruments, this meticulously researched work provides...
Author
Publisher
Amadeus Press
Pub. Date
[1998]
Language
English
Description
"First published in 1972, Walter Kolneder's Das Buch der Violine quickly established itself as the standard work on the violin, dealing with every aspect of the instrument in truly encyclopedic fashion. This first English-language translation, by eminent scholar and educator Reinhard G. Pauly, is based on the fifth German edition, published in 1993." "Ours is more than a translation, however. Dr. Pauly also took the opportunity to revise the text,...
Author
Publisher
Harper Collins Pub
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
Description
The violin does something no other instrument can do, something remarkable, magical, and evocative. It is the closest thing there is to the human voice. No other instrument is steeped in such a rich brew of myth and lore. The making of a violin in the hands of one man, from start to finish, is also something of a miracle. On a quest to learn about what many consider the world's most perfect instrument, author and musician John Marchese befriends an...
