Nitalian violin makers book

By laura case when it comes to violins, many people have heard of the instruments made by antonio stradivarius 16441737. Violinmakers from italy are considered the best in the world. The deluxe edition is bound in black leather with florentine cover design limited supply of deluxe edition only 200 copies have been printed the content of both editions is identical the book contains over 400 color illustrations on 205 pages, many as sequential pictures of steps describing the restoration process. Jsis american collection of fine instruments from the early american school of violin making provides an opportunity to examine the origins of violin making as it specifically evolved in this country. The violin society of america, newsletter september 1989 what a help for the future generation when at 60 like me, i am still amazed. Italian violin maker is a crossword puzzle clue that we have spotted 7 times. Works related to the making and repair of violin family instruments and their bows. Henry strobel is the author and publisher of 14 practical and artistic books and one video on making, repair, and adjustment of instruments and bows of the violin family. Internationally acclaimed violin maker, david gusset, provides a portfolio of his work, a listing of his awards, discusses history of the violin, violin design and varnish secrets. Throughout the centuries, the violin maker has been hailed as an unequaled craftsman, responsible for the sound, feel, and look of. An important aspect of the appearance is the wood itself. Introduction list of illustrations on the evaluation of stringed instruments professor j. Italian and french violin makers volumes 14 complete by jost. Here are five of the most famous early violin makers who have contributed important innovations to the art of violin making.

Masterpieces of italian violin making 16201850 book depository. The hill book on stradivari doesnt mention much about alessandro casting some doubt as to whether he was an assistant. I think violin experts in the future will have a tough time identifying a violin to the maker. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. His father, also an artisan, musician and amateur violinmaker, encouraged his son, steering him toward the arts. List of violin makers in alphabetical order our pastimes. Italian violins have the best reputation and tend to command a higher value. The venetian school domenico montagnana 1786 1850, is regarded as one of the finest violin and cello makers of his time. Between 1927 and 1949 his instruments won important awards at the exhibitions held at rome and cremona. Dictionary of violin makers and bow makers music for strings. The fiddlers garden of eden was cremona, italy, where, in the middle of the 16th century, a stringedinstrument maker named andrea amati made cremona the center of violin making in europe. In the 17th century, we had famous violin makers, antonio stradivari and andrea guarneri, each with their own unique craftsmanship of violins.

The rainaldi quartet is the first book in a mystery series by paul adam, designed around the world of classical music and historic violins. This book looks at the art of the construction of violins and how that is related to the production of music. The handbuilt violin is a huge success for the city of cremona, where past and present. The violin makers of the united states 1986 edition open. Aug 18, 2017 the varnishes of the italian violin makers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone paperback or softback by fry, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The violin is one of of his last piece of workmanship before his death in 1744. As the books measure 300 mm by 460 mm, every detail of the beautiful instruments violins and violas is reproduced in life size. By most accounts, italy is credited as the home of the first violin maker, andrea amati. The book features the works of a variety of italian violin makers.

A brief journey through italian violin making the sydney string. Many works related to the history of violins, biographies of makers, and appraisal references. Italian violin makers hardcover 1958 by karel jalovec author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Masterpieces of italian violin making 16201850 by david rattray, 9780810839762, available at book depository with free delivery. Johann elias pfretzschner born 1675, a common ancestor to most violin and bow making pfretzschners, was not a maker but an astute dealer who became the first dealer of the community, according to karel jalovecs history of violin makers. If youre looking to acquire a new instrument i believe my instruments will compare favorably to any of the makers listed below. Yes, obligatory murders happen, but the real interest of the book is the search for a historically important, perfectly made violin from the late 1700s. And then there are dealer labels, another practice dating at least to stradivaris day. Early in his book, saravi quotes argentine writer alberto sarramone, half of the argentine republic carries an italian surname. When i think of contemporary master italian violin makers, names like f. Italian and french violin makers two volumes volume i 199pages, published in 2004 volume ii 167pages, published in 2003. Italian violin makerslist of violin makers according to the places of their occupationwonderful full size and scaled down illustrations and measurements of quite a few makers instruments. The work is based on the extensive notes of violinist and composer william henley 18741957.

The violin its famous makers and their imitators 602 pages 2. Italian violin makers by walter hamma international violin. I realized these names are not so popular in the us than they are in. It is named after henri vieuxtemps, a 19thcentury belgian composer, a violin prodigy and a court soloist to tsar alexandar ii. Italian and french violin makers two volumes, violin books. Florian leonhard fine violins rare italian violins london. Described by the financial times as the worldleading authority on fine violins, florian leonhard fine violins holds an unrivalled reputation for making, restoring, sourcing and authenticating fine instruments. If this category name is unlikely to be entered on new pages, and all incoming links have been cleaned up, click here to delete. The format of the book is 46cm x 30cm and all photographs of violins and violas are presented in original size. Bernard millant, paris you have truly made a tremendously interesting work, which will be of value to all violin makers. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s our. French violin makers, german violin makers, english violin makers, antonio stradivari italian violin makers click on the name of the maker for more information. Comments from our customers mil gracias sean por proporcionarme viola y arco tan extraordinarios.

Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Apr 09, 2015 from its emergence in the 16th century, the violin has played a leading role in classical music. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Lightly frayed bottom edge with fading to spine and board edges. But perhaps the best known italian violin maker was antonio stradivari. Henry strobel violin and cello making books and videos. Czech author karel jalovec born 1892 published compilations and a twovolume general encyclopedia. Carlo ferdinando landolfi was an important milanese luthier of the 18th century. This 445 page book covers, very thoroughly, dozens of the most famous italian violin makers. Over the next three centuries, violin makers, known as luthiers, produced some of the best instruments ever made. Italian violin makers book jalovec hc 1st no reserve. He demonstrated his talent for the making of stringed instruments at a young age. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Thick book of 440 pages with photoplates of violins makers platesmarks, lists of violin makers etc.

Italian and french violin makers volumes 14 complete. Americanmade violin the american collection from jsi. Many people judge a book by its cover, and a beautiful violin tends to draw more interest. Italian violin makers abebooks shop for books, art. Will be carefully packaged and shipped within 24 hours mf. Condition book small marks blank end pages where dust jacket has been fixed and slight crease pre blank page otherwise very good. Crown publishing, hard cover, spine is tattered and a shaken, complete but there is a puncture wound in the back cover that goes through about 15 pages of the diagrams at the back of the book. Important violin makers such as stradivari, amati, guarneri. Ansaldo poggi was born in villafontana di medicina, 9 june 1893 and died in bologna, 4 september 1984. In the world there are many words that indicate the same job. If you care to explore how i may help you with a successful instrument or are simply interested in finding out more about my work please call or email me. Remarkably, some of amatis violins, violas and cellos still survive to this day.

There have been hundreds if not thousands of great violin makers throughout the centuries. Publication date 1890 topics violin makers publisher london. Jalovec, karl, italian violin makers, book, new york. Dust jacket na does not have the apparently issued dj. Lists of the famous italian violin makers and their family trees are included. Exvieuxtemps was the artwork of famous violin maker and also the fiercest rival of stradivarius, guarneri del gesu. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The varnishes of the italian violinmakers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone hardback or cased book fry, george published by franklin classics 1072018 2018. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with clarity and precision. Embed embed for hosted blogs and item jan 24, 2020 the art of bow restoration, deluxe by joseph regh. Violins are judged by their responsiveness, tone, visual appeal, elegance of design and precision of their craftsmanship. Eric blot has been writing renowned books on italian violin making for many years which are nowadays famous all over the world.

See the instructions for more information administrators. An introduction to the old italian violins simplified mandarin the. Garimberti, ferdinando 6 january 1894 26 march 1982 was an italian violin maker garimberti was born in mamiano di traversetolo. Henley had in his youth studied with august wilhelmj, and later became a professor of composition and principal of the violin at the royal academy in london. It is considered an indispensable reference for both the professional and novice violin maker. Italian and french violin makers jost thone verlag. Full text of italian violin makers internet archive. There are notes from many of these makers instruments including.

Most violin books with this quality of photos will run. Adobe pdf version of italian violin makers book the. Famous italian violin makers from the most important lutherie schools. Actual book acceptable interior is clean but has chippingedge wear to front end leaf thru title pag. This book should rapidly become a vital reference work for violin makers everywhere. For more then half a centruy this book has been known as the must have book for violin collectors, makers and dealers. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In antonio stradivari was still a pupil of nicolo amati in 1666 when he began to place his own label on violins of his making. This is the ultimate reference book for both expert and layman. Moderatetoheavy rubbing and edge wear to boards, particularly to extremities. The value of an antique violin from the early 1900s. English, scottish and irish violin makers a selection of classic articles on the history of the violin violin series by fleming, james m.

Dec 05, 2010 open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. He studied with romeo antoniazzi, then riccardo antoniazzi. These at first followed the smaller of amatis models, solidly constructed, with a thick yellow varnish. Photographs of violins from the classical period of violin making in italy are included. Internet archive bookreader the varnishes of the italian violin makers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone. Karel jalovec born 1892, czech republic was a czech musicologist who compiled three reference books on violins and violin makers and a two volume encyclopedia on violin makers published works. It might be unfair to compare craftsmen at all, much less folks whose eras never overlapped. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. A chinese maker can learn how to make a violin in the italian way with italian spruce and bosnian maple while living in canada. Antonio stradivari was born in the italian city of cremona in 1644 and is considered one of the greatest violin makers of all time. Apr 16, 2010 the violin makers of the united states biographical documentation of the violin and bow makers who have worked in the united states by thomas james wenberg. Maitres luthiers italiens meister italianischer geigenbaukunst hardcover 1964 by walter hamma author.

Including violin making, step by step and useful measurements for violin makers. From there violin making spread across other italian and european cities. An insiders guide to violin labels strings magazine. Music for strings online dictionary of violin makers and violin bow makers, containing over one thousand names. The varnishes of the italian violinmakers of the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and their influence on tone paperback or softback by fry, george and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book contains a complete history of italian violin makers, including their traditional and cultural backgrounds, with 383 illustrated violins, and 32 pages of blueprints consisting of precise drawings. The academy, founded in 1822, is britains senior conservatory and one of the oldest institutions in the world for advanced musical training. Over 720 pages of beautiful pictures and detailed information on hundreds of famous violins and makers. This book presents a unique view of the work of the great italian violinmakers from the 17th to the 19th centuries, based on the collection of the royal academy of music in london. Suddenly, they all look the same, and feel the same. But samuel zygmuntowicz, in this book, is written about as the incarnate of the renowned violin makers of cremona many centuries ago. Guarneri family, celebrated family of violin makers of cremona, italy. I think you may try some maker at cremona or markneukirchen in germany if you going to visit them soon. The collection provides a fascinating window into the art of violin making as it was learned and developed in north america.

Violins came into the world back in the 16th century, when it had its first violin maker in history, andrea amati, in the 1500s. Illustrated with more than 600 pictures of instruments, the book is a unique guide to the. Celeste farotti portrait of a violin maker giovanni iviglia. This book presents a unique view of the work of the great italian violinmakers from the 17th to the 19th centuries, based on the collection of the royal academy. Sep 26, 2016 in northern italy one of the most delicate crafts has survived both industrialization and globalization. I will immediately refer you to a wonderful book by pablo alejandro saravi, italian violin making in argentina. Italian violin makers hardcover january 1, 1964 by walter hamma author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Violin makers from milan include giovanni grancino, carlo giuseppe testore and son carlo antonio testore, all born in the mid 17th century. The question of what exactly makes a stradivarius violin so extraordinary has plagued violin makers. As well as providing us with some of the most memorable melodies and musicians, the skill and technique of the very best violin makers have enabled some instruments to acquire a treasured status due to their label. In the 17th century, amatis grandson nicolo ran the atelier, where giuseppe guarneri was an.