02342cam a22003373u 4500 42629 UtSlPG 20260610133956.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05042075 UtSlPG en iso639-1 ML Wasielewski, Wilhelm Joseph von, 1822-1896 The Violoncello and Its History Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-05-01 E-text prepared by Henry Flower and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana) "The Violoncello and Its History" by Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the origins, development, and significance of the violoncello, tracing its evolution from its precursor, the viola da gamba, as well as discussing its impact in the realm of classical music. This book will attract readers interested in music history, particularly those who appreciate string instruments. The opening of the book features the author's preface, in which he outlines his intent to present a comprehensive history of the violoncello and its literature. He emphasizes the importance of the viola da gamba as a foundational instrument that preceded the violoncello, which underpins the structure of the narrative. The author acknowledges the resources and contributions of notable figures in the field, indicating the historical research backbone of the text. The translator's preface adds context regarding the growing interest in musical education in England at the time, making a case for the relevance of the violoncello's history to both musicians and the general public. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cello -- History Cellists Stigand, Isobella S. E. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42629 83468 83468