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100 1 _aFerris, George T.
_q(George Titus),
_d1840-
245 1 0 _aGreat Violinists and Pianists
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-04
505 0 _aThe 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.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aViolinists -- Biography
653 _aPianists -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17463
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