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The history of the violin, and other instruments played on with the bow from the remotest times to the present. Also, an account of the principal make

The history of the violin, and other instruments played on with the bow from the remotest times to the present. Also, an account of the principal make

William Sandys and Simon Andrew Forster

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Fiction AnthologiesGeneral World HistoryMusic Instruction: Strings

ISBN10: 9353602866
ISBN13: 9789353602864
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Feb 25 2019
Pages: 408
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.91 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Behind every violin lies centuries of experiment, obsession, and craft. Every instrument carries a history. In this landmark violin history reference, Victorian scholar William Sandys and luthier Simon Andrew Forster trace the story of bowed string instruments from the earliest civilisations to the great concert halls of Europe. Moving from primitive fiddles to the refined elegance of 17th and 18th century violins, they reveal how the European violin making tradition took shape, and how antique violins and cellos became the voice of classical music. Richly informed and engaging, the authors blend classical stringed instrument history with vivid portraits of the craftsmen behind the sound. Detailed accounts of violin makers and luthiers, from the Italian giants of Stradivarius and Amati violins to renowned English workshops, stand alongside concise violin maker biographies and notes on national schools, performance practice, and the spread of the instrument across Europe. At once an illustrated musical instrument history and a practical guide for connoisseurs, this volume remains indispensable for violinists and collectors, for music history students, and for anyone fascinated by how sound is shaped into art. Its meticulous research and first-hand knowledge make it a foundational study of bowed string instruments history and a key document in understanding how the modern violin family came to be. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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