Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin Maker

by Francois-Joseph Fetis, Stewart Pollens (Introduction)

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486498263
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	05/22/2013
Series:	Dover Books On Music: Violin
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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 to 2006. He is the founder of Violin Advisor, LLC, a consulting firm that advises purchasers of fine violins.