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Category : Bowed stringed instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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The Strad Directory
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ISBN:
Category : Bowed stringed instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Violin Varnish
Author: Helen MichetschlägerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780993307508
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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The Bach Cello Suites
Author: Steven IsserlisPublisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571366260
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 163
Book Description
A unique Companion to J S Bach's iconic Cello Suites from internationally-renowned cellist Steven Isserlis. 'Isserlis is the master of the material, yet always able to make it accessible . . . It is an absolute treat to be led to this sublime music by such an ethusiastic expert.' MICHAEL PALIN 'The book I've always wanted: an accessible, eloquent guide to the world's greatest - and maybe most elusive - pieces of music. And written by the man I'd want to tell me about it. This is such a delight.' DERREN BROWN 'Illuminating.' OBSERVER 'Striking.' THE SPECTATOR Bach's six Cello Suites are among the most cherished of all the works in the classical music literature. Shrouded in mystery - they were largely unknown for some two hundred years after their composition - they have acquired a magical aura which continues to attract and fascinate audiences the world over. To cellists they represent a musical bible, to listeners, scarcely less. Through what are on the surface simple dance suites, Bach takes us on a spiritual journey like no other, leading us from joy to tragedy, concluding in jubilation, even triumph. Award-winning international cellist Steven Isserlis, whose recent recording of the Suites met with the highest critical acclaim, goes deep into that emotional journey, bringing to bear all his many years' experience of performing the Suites. His book is intended as a rewarding companion for all music lovers, ranging from the casual listener to the performing musician. By offering his own very personal observations of the music, Isserlis's aim is to take the reader further into the world of the Suites in order to enhance the experience of hearing some of the greatest works ever composed. Praise for Steven Isserlis' BACH: THE CELLO SUITES 'The most wonderful cello-playing, surely among the most consistently beautiful to have been heard in this demanding music.' GRAMOPHONE 'Isserlis has done the impossible. He has given the listener something new, and indeed something outstandingly good . . . This recording can sit proudly on the shelf alongside the great recordings of Casals and Rostropovich. In fact, I may find myself picking it up as the favourite.' BBC RADIO 3
Lev's Violin
Author: Helena AttleePublisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241402565
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
*A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK* 'Utterly enthralling - a beautifully-written voyage of discovery that takes us deep into the heart of music-making' Deborah Moggach From the moment she hears Lev's violin for the first time, Helena Attlee is captivated. She is told that it is an Italian instrument, named after its former Russian owner. Eager to discover all she can about its ancestry and the stories contained within its delicate wooden body, she sets out for Cremona, birthplace of the Italian violin. This is the beginning of a beguiling journey whose end she could never have anticipated. Making its way from dusty workshops, through Alpine forests, cool Venetian churches, glittering Florentine courts, and far-flung Russian flea markets, Lev's Violin takes us from the heart of Italian culture to its very furthest reaches. Its story of luthiers and scientists, princes and orphans, musicians, composers, travellers and raconteurs swells to a poignant meditation on the power of objects, stories and music to shape individual lives and to craft entire cultures.
The Strad
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Category : Bowed stringed instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 494
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The Strad
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Category : Bowed stringed instruments
Languages : en
Pages : 648
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My Viola and I
Author: Lionel TertisPublisher: Crescendo Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 216
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B.C. Before Cremona
Author: John HuberPublisher:
ISBN: 9783941532137
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96
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The American Violin
Author: Christopher GermainPublisher:
ISBN: 9780692643396
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
A comprehensive survey tracing the development and art of violin and bow making in America
The Musician's Way : A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness
Author: Gerald KlicksteinPublisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 0199711291
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 357
Book Description
In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.