The life, times, and travels of a remarkable instrument and the people who have made, sold, played, and cherished it. A 16-ounce package of polished wood, strin

An in depth study of the most superlative violin performers and teachers in history. The result of more than eleven years of deep investigation on the subject,

"The Early Music revival has had far-reaching consequences on how music of the past is performed, both by specialists and non-specialists. This timely book is a