Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)
by W. Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill, Alfred E. Hill
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Author: Alfred E. Hill, Arthur F. Hill, W. Henry HillBrand: Alfred
Introduction: Sydney Beck
Contributor: Rembert Wurlitzer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1963-06-01
ISBN: 0486204251
Number of pages: 358
Model: 06-204251
Publisher: Dover Publications
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Book Reviews of Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)
Book Review: It remains the definitive text a century later
Summary: 5 Stars
The style may seem quaint, but if you have spent any time at all reading scholarly works from this time period, you will find that Hill's prose is far from unreadable. By and large, I continue to find Hill's style to be readily approachable after 3 decades worth of repeated readings.
In any case, the prose is not what makes this work invaluable. Like another reviewer stated, you cannot do any study of Stradivari instruments without first consulting Hill, and Hill remains the foundation of all scholarly work concerning Stradivari, even a century later. While not exactly for laymen, nonetheless this book is relatively accessible to those who have only a passing knowledge in stringed instruments. For those more expert, Hill remains the essential starting point. If you have a young violinist in your family, I would recommend this book as a gift. I still have my decades-old book, received one Christmas long long ago, and I am glad that I got it.
Summary of Antonio Stradivari: His Life and Work (1644-1737)
This is the definitive work on Stradivarius and one of the great musicology books. It covers construction methods, woods, varnishes, types of instruments, and special features as well as the life of the composer. "A rich mine of fascinating information." ? American Record Guide. 93 illustrations, plus 4 color plates.
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