Stained glass angel, East Anglia. 15th century
How did the first violin come to be made? How come it is the world’s most versatile instrument, and the most perfect acoustically?
This little book follows the evolution of the violin from the earliest times, explains how it is made, and recounts the fascinating natural history of a now everyday object - a fourteen-inch soundbox weighing a mere seventeen pounds, made of seventy components deriving from plants, sunlight, animals (but not cat-gut!) and even fish: an instrument that can sustain a single note longer than the longest human breath, can make you weep or smile, stir the heart or start your feet tapping.
This elegant, hand-finished book is the perfect gift for everyone who plays the violin, for anyone who loves music, and for all who are intrigued by the mystery of how a violin is made.
"An enthralling piece of writing offering a unique and fascinating insight into the world of violin-making – and much more. It is beautifully written, and extensively researched – totally absorbing throughout."
Patricia Birchall, Guildhall School of Music London
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