Great Violinists and Pianists

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ferris, George T. (George Titus), 1840-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Great Violinists and Pianists" by George T. Ferris is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work offers an insightful look into the lives and legacies of renowned violinists and pianists, exploring their contributions to music and the evolution of their art. By focusing on celebrated figures such as Corelli, Paganini, and Liszt, Ferris aims to highlight their influence on the music world and trace the developments within the field of string and piano performance. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the author's intent, which is to provide brief sketches of notable musical artists rather than an exhaustive overview of all violinists and pianists. Ferris mentions the necessity of selecting those whose careers have reached completion, thereby emphasizing the lasting impact of these musicians on the art of performance. He accounts for the significant advancements made in violin-making and performance during the golden ages of composers and craftsmen, setting the stage for detailed biographical profiles that delve into the lives, triumphs, and struggles of these musical titans, demonstrating how their remarkable journeys correlate with the broader history of music itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

The violin and early violinists

Viotti

Ludwig Spohr

Nicolo Paganini

De Bériot

Ole Bull

Muzio Clementi

Moscheles

The Schumanns and Chopin

Thalberg and Gottschalk

Franz Liszt.

Credits:

Produced by David Widger

Notes:

Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2006-01-04