The Violin Maker: A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari - Brossura

Marchese, John

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ISBN 10: 0060012684 ISBN 13: 9780060012687

Casa editrice: Perennial, 2008

Riassunto

A narrative history of the traditions and craftsmanship that shape the creation of a violin describes the author's friendship with Sam Zygmuntovich, one of the world's most successful violin makers, as he conducts every step of building a violin for Emerson String Quartet player Eugene Drucker. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“An impassioned account...shows what magic is secretly being practiced behind many nondescript doors.” (New York Times)

“Marchese is engaging and funny and he uses his substantial skill to tell a story worthy of his subjects.” (Newsweek)

“A deeply descriptiveand appreciative look at a slow, exacting craft. Marchese is a skilled writer.” (USA Today)

“Strikes a high note, with rich overtones on the themes of art, creation, and the power of music. (Entertainment Weekly)

“A beguiling journalistic meditation on the links―and tensions―between art, craft and connoisseurship.” (Publishers Weekly)

“You don’t have to be a fiddler to enjoy this small gem of a book. A fine, informative read.” (Santa Fe New Mexican)

“Well researched...an appreciation for the ability and dedication of a man working with his hands.” (Hartford Courant)

“An edifying adventure from hewn log to work of art. On pitch reporting documents an inspiring craft.” (Kirkus Reviews)

“Honest, witty and dramatic. A thoroughly gripping read.” (The Strad)

“Informative. Insights (into) why classical music’s most analyzed instrument retains so many mysteries. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

L'autore:

A musician and award-winning journalist, John Marchese is the author of Renovations: A Father and Son Rebuild a House and Rediscover Each Other. He lives in New York City and in New York's Catskill Mountain region.

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• Editore: Perennial
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060012684
• ISBN 13: 9780060012687
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 222