The Violoncello and Its History by Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski
"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.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wasielewski, Wilhelm Joseph von, 1822-1896 |
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| Translator | Stigand, Isobella S. E. |
| LoC No. | 05042075 |
| Title | The Violoncello and Its History |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | 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) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | ML: Music: Literature of music |
| Subject | Cello -- History |
| Subject | Cellists |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42629 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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