Origins of the Violin - A Selection of Classic Articles on the History and Development of the Violin (Violin Series)Paperback, 1 August 2012

This volume contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of the violin, looking at its history and development with reference to notable makers and players. The articles cover a range of topics, offering the reader a broad introduction to the subject. "Origins of the Violin" will appeal to those with an interest in the history of the violin and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage violin literature. Contents include: "Chats on Violins, by Olga Rochester", "Famous Violinists for Young People", "History of the Violin", "Old Violins and Violin Lore, by H. R. Haweis", "The Violin - Some Accounts of that Leading Instrument, and its Most Eminent Professors, by George Dubourg", and "Violins and Violinists, by Franz Farga". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction on the history of the violin.