Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)
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Brand: Dover Publications
Editor: Frederick H. Martens
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2006-04-28
ISBN: 0486450414
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Dover Publications

Book Reviews of Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

Book Review: Finally back in print
Summary: 5 Stars

I had read this book in grad school on loan from my university's library and thought it was full of interesting, inspiring and helpful information. I always wanted to buy it, but couldn't find it for under $100(!) I'm really glad Dover has reprinted it.

It's interviews with the best violinists in 1916-18ish. Some things I found amusing were the focus on gut strings and especially, David Mannes saying that anyone who needs a chin rest or shoulder rest should play the cello! -whch rests on the ground... If only he could see the students at his school now. I'm sure there's not one that doesn't have a chinrest and very few that don't use both.

Martens also wrote a sequel called String Mastery that had interviews with cellists, violists etc. I hope Dover picks up that one too. I highly recommend this book to any violinist, especially to those of us that have chosen playing the violin as a way of life.

Summary of Violin Mastery: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music)

Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, discuss the aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, and define their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Advice from the masters includes tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this volume is essential reading for every serious violinist.

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