Along with the instruments of Stradivari and del Gesu, the violins of Giovanni Battista Guadagnini have long been favored by professional musicians. This 1949 volume remains the …
"Sound history, intelligent evaluation, and a good literary style."--"Library Journal""Colorful and interesting ... a very valuable addition to our rising literature in …
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 …