Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin-Maker by Francois-Joseph Fetis

Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin-Maker by Francois-Joseph Fetis

Renowned nineteenth-century musicologist Francois-Joseph Fetis 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.

François-Joseph Fétis was a Belgian musicologist, composer, critic, and teacher. One of the 19th century's most influential critics, he compiled the Biographie universelle des musiciens et bibliographie générale de la musique, an enduring resource.
Stewart Pollens is a maker of violins and keyboard instruments who served as the Conservator of Musical Instruments at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from 1976-2006. He is the founder of Violin Advisor, LLC, a consulting firm that advises purchasers of fine violins.

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ISBN 13	9780486498263
ISBN 10	0486498263
Title	Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin-Maker
Author	Francois Joseph Fetis
Series	Dover Books On Music
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Dover Publications Inc.
Year published	2013-06-30
Number of pages	144
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