Stradivarius: Five Violins, One Cello and a Genius - Brossura

Faber, Toby

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0330492594 ISBN 13: 9780330492591

Casa editrice: Pan Macmillan, 2005

Riassunto

Everyone knows of the legendary quality and unbelievable price tag of a Stradivarius violin. In this, the first popular account of the Stradivari phenomena, Toby Faber explores the life and methods of this unsurpassed craftsman. Following the life of his instruments as they pass through the hands of many of the greatest musicians that have ever lived, we learn how and why they have become objects of such veneration and desire. It is a dramatic tale of grand artistry, fantastic music, shady dealers, forgery and science. 'Fascinating, accessible and enjoyable' - Tracy Chevalier 'A captivating book . . . An extraordinary accomplishment and a compelling read' - TE Cahart, author of The Piano Shop On The Left Bank 'An inspired idea for a book' - Telegraph 'Faber has found in the Strad a delightful leitmotif for an original comedie humaine' - Financial Times 'Faber pitches the story just right, neither patronising nor baffling the reader' - Times

Su questo libro

Descrizione del libro:

A sweeping narrative of the greatest craftsman that ever lived and what became of the instruments he made

L'autore:

Toby Faber was born in Cambridge in 1965 and now lives in London with his wife and daughter. This is his first book.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Pan Macmillan
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0330492594
• ISBN 13: 9780330492591
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 320