Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin-Maker

Written by a renowned musicologist - with assistance from noted violin-maker and dealer Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume - this survey explores the early history and construction of stringed instruments. Topics include the work of the Italian master violin-makers and the bows of Fran-s Tourte. This valuable resource provides rare, contemporary glimpses of the world of Paganini, Schumann, and Berlioz.