The Great Violinists

Author : Margaret Campbell
Publisher : Faber & Faber
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780571277452

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The Great Violinists by Margaret Campbell Pdf

This carefully researched and definitive book recreates the magic of the greatest violinists in history. In three centuries, the solo performer progressed from downtrodden private servant to revered public idol. The supreme artists Corelli, Vivaldi, Viotti, Paganini, Vieuxtemps, Joachim and Auer were pivotal figures in the history of violin playing, while more recent times have seen Sarasate, Ysaye and the virtuosi of the modern recording era. The Great Violinists reveals a range of personalities from the conventional to the eccentric. In her coverage of the last hundred years, Margaret Campbell has interviewed many eminent musicians and had rich access to letters and private documents. Her book offers a vivid portrait of skills and traditions that have been handed down through generations. It is a book for string players, students, concert goers and music buffs - indeed, anyone who enjoys the sound of the violin.

Author : George Titus Ferris
Publisher : IndyPublish.com
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105124427985

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The Great Violinists and Pianists by George Titus Ferris Pdf

Author : Henry Charles Lahee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1899
Category : Cellists
ISBN : UCAL:B3421003

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Famous Violinists of To-day and Yesterday by Henry Charles Lahee Pdf

Author : George Titus Ferris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Pianists
ISBN : SRLF:AA0003312196

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Great Violinists and Pianists by George Titus Ferris Pdf

Author : George Titus Ferris
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-02-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368856519

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The Great Violinists and Pianists by George Titus Ferris Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1881.

Author : Thomas Lamb Phipson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Cellists
ISBN : HARVARD:ML1AAB

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Famous Violinists and Fine Violins by Thomas Lamb Phipson Pdf

Author : Brendan Slocumb
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780593315439

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The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb Pdf

GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK! • Ray McMillian is a Black classical musician on the rise—undeterred by the pressure and prejudice of the classical music world—when a shocking theft sends him on a desperate quest to recover his great-great-grandfather’s heirloom violin on the eve of the most prestigious musical competition in the world. “I loved The Violin Conspiracy for exactly the same reasons I loved The Queen’s Gambit: a surprising, beautifully rendered underdog hero I cared about deeply and a fascinating, cutthroat world I knew nothing about—in this case, classical music.” —Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant and Hour of the Witch Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music. When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition—the Olympics of classical music—the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he's lost a piece of himself. As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself—and the world—that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.

Author : George T. Ferris
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2015-06-25
Category : Music
ISBN : 1451016409

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The Great Violinists and Pianists by George T. Ferris Pdf

Excerpt from The Great Violinists and Pianists The title of this little book may be misleading to some of its readers, in its failure to include sketches of many eminent artists well worthy to be classed under such a head. There has been no attempt to cover the immense field of executive music, but only to call attention to the lives of those musical celebrities who are universally recognized as occupying the most exalted places in the arts of violin and pianoforte playing; who stand forth as landmarks in the history of music. To do more than this, except in a merely encyclopedic fashion, within the allotted space, would have been impossible. The same necessity of limits has also compelled the writer to exclude consideration of the careers of noted living performers; as it was thought best that discrimination should be in favor of those great artists whose careers have been completely rounded and finished. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Tracy Newman
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781683358480

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Itzhak by Tracy Newman Pdf

This picture-book biography of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman will inspire young readers to follow the melody within themselves A 2021 Schneider Family Book Award Young Children Honor Book Before becoming one of the greatest violinists of all time, Itzhak Perlman was simply a boy who loved music. Raised by a poor immigrant family in a tiny Tel Aviv apartment, baby Itzhak was transformed by the sounds from his family’s kitchen radio—graceful classical symphonies, lively klezmer tunes, and soulful cantorial chants. The rich melodies and vibrant rhythms spoke to him like magic, filling his mind with vivid rainbows of color. After begging his parents for an instrument, Itzhak threw his heart and soul into playing the violin. Despite enormous obstacles—including a near-fatal bout of polio that left him crippled for life—Itzhak persevered, honing his extraordinary gift. When he performed on the Ed Sullivan Show sat only 13, audiences around the world were mesmerized by the warmth, joy, and passion in every note. Gorgeously illustrated with extensive back matter, this picture-book biography recounts Itzhak’s childhood journey—from a boy with a dream to an internationally acclaimed violin virtuoso.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 19??
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1116012267

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The great violinists by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mary Cohen
Publisher : Faber Music Ltd
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-17
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780571592029

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Violin Technique in Practice by Mary Cohen Pdf

The full eBook version of Violin Technique in Practice in fixed-layout format, with downloadable audio. Violin Technique in Practice is an innovative approach to violin technique by Mary Cohen, developed from her unique 'weightless balance' methodology. Concise exercises are structured into sets that cover all aspects of technique alongside the author's expert advice guiding you through like a personal trainer. This book will develop a relaxed, secure technique and increase confidence in every part of the instrument - without the need to spend hours practising. It has been written with the needs of advanced students, teachers and professional players in mind, although the early sets are also ideal for use with students at late-intermediate level.

Author : Dorothy MacIntosh
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781525567261

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The Old Violin by Dorothy MacIntosh Pdf

Alex Blair was a famous violinist in some of the greatest concert halls in the united States and Canada. Suddenly he removed himself from that life and lived almost as a recluse in the rural district of Guysborough County in Nova Scotia. He placed various notes about his life in his violin case which he left with his daughterin-law before his death. The notes were discovered by his great granddaughter – Ann Blair. Ann was a highschool math teacher and the story unfolds as she finds the messages left in the old case. Some of the information she found was unknown to the family and they change the course of her life. It is the story of the many twists and turns that can occur in several generations of family life and the impact they can have on the following generations. It is certain, many families can compare it with their own family history. Life is unpredictable and each day can bring surprises – some good, some not so good. We have no control of that and are forced to live life as it presents itself. We must trust in God and hope for the best.

Author : M.G. Crisci,Cheng Ken Chi, Ph.D.
Publisher : eBookIt.com
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781456635060

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The King of Violins by M.G. Crisci,Cheng Ken Chi, Ph.D. Pdf

HOW CHINA'S MOST CELEBRATED VIOLIN PRODIGY BECAME AN ENEMY OF STATE. The King of Violins is the heartbreaking story of China's most celebrated violin prodigy, Ma Sicong, who composed his first concerto at the age of 12. During his career, this gentle, dignified man composed 57 of the world's best-known symphonies and concertos and performed in front of hundreds of sold-out audiences across the globe. Chairman Mao Zedong declared Ma Sicong "a national treasure" and nicknamed him The King of Violins. Soon, Chairman Mao's brutal Cultural Revolution distorted the truth of Ma's life and work. He is forced to wear a dunce cap, and is publicly humiliated and physically abused by cadres of Red Guards as "a vile product of bourgeois thinking." Ma and his family make a breath-taking escape in the darkness to America. After Chairman Mao died in 1976, the real circumstances of Ma's poignant, bittersweet life were buried in the pages of history by an embarrassed Chinese government. Eleven years later, Ma died at the age of 76 in Philadelphia. The King of Violins, written in cooperation with all of Ma's remaining family members, and is the first politically balanced life story about this generous, conflicted musical genius. (Contains 89 rare vintage photographs).

Author : Leopold Auer
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-01
Category : Music
ISBN : 9781447486497

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Violin Playing as I Teach It by Leopold Auer Pdf

Originally published in 1921, this book was written in an attempt to, 'give the serious teacher and student the practical benefit of the knowledge acquired during a lifetime's playing the violin, including mechanical means and technical procedure as well as the ideas and ideals of art'. With a wealth of information on the subject that the modern reader will still find of practical use today, this book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject. Many of these earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Author : Boris Schwarz
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105042576269

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Great Masters of the Violin by Boris Schwarz Pdf