Download or read book Anthony Stradivari the Celebrated Violin Maker written by Francois-Joseph Fetis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-05-22 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 François Tourte. This valuable resource provides rare, contemporary glimpses of the world of Paganini, Schumann, and Berlioz.