Violin Mastery Interviews with Heifetz Auer: Interviews with Heifetz, Auer, Kreisler and Others (Dover Books on Music: Violin) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486450414 ISBN 13: 9780486450414

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2006

Synopsis

How long should I practice? Which pieces should I study? How can I develop a singing tone? All violinists ponder these questions, striving to make the most of their practice and performances. This enlightening and encouraging book holds the answers, offering a series of interviews with the most celebrated violin teachers and performers of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Twenty-four famous violinists reveal the secrets to their success, sharing the lessons of their artistry and experience. In addition to aesthetic and technical aspects of playing, they discuss their personal conceptions of violin mastery. Eugene Ysaye reminisces about his studies with Vieuxtemps and Wieniawski, and Leopold Auer emphasizes the importance of fostering students' individual talents. Maud Powell describes her pioneering role as a female orchestral musician, and Jascha Heifetz voices his views on technical mastery and temperament. Hints and advice from other masters include tips on efficient practice, improving bow technique, and refining intonation. A rare find in the musical literature, this book is essential reading for every serious violinist.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0486450414
• ISBN 13: 9780486450414
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 178
• Editor: Martens Frederick H