Stewart pollens book stradivari

Stewart pollens is a maker of violins and keyboard instruments who served as the conservator of musical instruments at the metropolitan museum of art from 1976 to 2006. Although the mould form was predicatable stewart pollens had first noted it after writing his authoritative book on stradivari s moulds and patterns, the vacant areas for the blocks are randomly cut, providing six block shapes and essentially fourteen reference points aligned, showing that the violin had been made from that unique mould. This discovery was published in the strad in october, 2007 and in his book stradivari cambridge, 2010. View stewart pollens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Stradivari is practically a household nam we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.

For over 200 years, antonio stradivari has been universally regarded as the greatest violin maker who ever lived stradivari musical performance and reception. The violin forms of antonio stradivari 1992 contains lifesize photographs of all of the extant wood forms and patterns used by. Lavishly illustrated throughout, the book includes colour photographs of 16 famous stradivari instruments. Im just wondering what might be the closest thing to a biography on stradivari. Anthony stradivari the celebrated violin maker dover books on music 9780486498263. On june 1, 2010 violin advisor director stewart pollens appeared as a featured speaker at the prestigious hay festival in hayonwye, wales. Stewart pollens for over 200 years, antonio stradivari has been universally regarded as the greatest violin maker who ever lived, yet it is not widely known that he made virtually every kind of bowed and.

Bow maker new york, 2001, the cambridge companion to the guitar cambridge, 2003, stradivari cambridge, 2010, the manual of musical instrument conservation cambridge, 2015, and his most recent book, bartolomeo cristofori and the. At the same time, his book illustrates that, despite the enduring power of the brand, there has been scant respect historically for stradivari s judgment. By continuing to use our website, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Eberle in the ram museum in london as a model for my current viola damore project.

In 1999, pollens challenged the authenticity of the worlds most famous violin, the ashmolean museum s messiah stradivarius, in a series of articles published in the journal of the violin society of america. Books about stradivari the fingerboard maestronet forums. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover stewart s. Stewart pollens is one of the worlds foremost authorities on both stringed and keyboard instruments. Stradivari by stewart pollens goodreads share book. Pollens previous studies on the history of the piano gave this event a pertinence and authority from the outset. Stradivari provides a fascinating biography of this legendary maker, based on newly discovered. Stradivari, antonio approximately 16441737 worldcat. This is not just a book about antonio stradivari as violinmaker. Pollens pieces together a fascinating picture of stradivari s life and circumstances. Stewart pollens united states professional profile. I looked at the information on strad damores in stewart pollens book stradivari.

Written by a renowned musicologist with assistance from noted violinmaker and dealer jeanbaptiste vuillaume this survey explores the early history and construction of stringed instruments. The renowned former conservator of musical instruments at the metropolitan museum and expert author of books including stradivari and the early. The guadagnini family of violin makers dover books on music ernest n. Bartolomeo cristofori and the invention of the piano by. Best sellers prime video todays deals help new releases books gift ideas. This valuable resource provides rare, contemporary glimpses of the world of paganini, schumann, and. Read anthony stradivari the celebrated violin maker by francoisjoseph fetis, stewart pollens for free with a 30 day free trial. Stradivari by stewart pollens, 9780521873048, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stewart pollenss new book, stradivari, gets at that question through a meticulously detailed examination of the legendary antonio stradivaris.

Stradivari stewart pollens bok 9780521873048 bokus. The violin forms of antonio stradivar hardcover 1 dec 1992. Stewart pollens discovered the source of the inlaid design for the ribs of stradivari s greffuhle violin, ca. Meet stewart pollens, the director of violin advisor, llc one of the worlds leading authorities on musical instruments, stewart pollens founded violin advisor, llc in 2006 in order to meet the needs of musicians and institutions considering the purchase of fine violins. Im not a luthier, and most appreciate something more than simply violin measurements and. Pollens is the author of numerous scholarly articles and books on the history of musical instruments, including the violin forms of antonio stradivari 1992, the early pianoforte 1995. Stewart pollens introduction of anthony stradivari, the. The book contains tables of measurements of stradivaris forms and patterns, over 100 black and white photographs and drawings, and colour photographs of 16 of stradivaris most important violins, violas, and cellos. He served as conservator of musical instruments at the metropolitan museum of art for thirty years 19762006, and has published extensively. Ive been under the impression that there is no real biography on him, as facts are scarce.

These forms and patterns are reproduced full size in this book as reference points. Stewart pollens has written extensively on stringed and early keyboard instruments, including the violin forms of antonio stradivari london, 1992, the early pianoforte cambridge, 1995, giuseppe guarneri del gesu london, 1998, francoisxavier tourte. The book contains tables of measurements of stradivaris forms and patterns, over 100 black and white photographs and drawings, and colour photographs of. About stewart pollens trained as a harpsichord, organ, and violin maker, mr.

In a study published in the spring in the strad magazine, stewart pollens, a former conservator of musical instruments at the metropolitan museum of art, found evidence of. Steward pollens the violin forms of antonio stradivari the ultimate book on stradivari s forms moulds an essential book for any serious violin maker. Stradivari by stewart pollens 9780521873048 hardcover barnes. Amati, stradivari, guarneri inside molds the pegbox. Stradivari provides a fascinating biography of this legendary maker, based for over 200 years, antonio stradivari has been universally regarded as the greatest violin maker who ever lived, yet it is not widely known that he made virtually every kind of bowed and pluckedstring instrument popular in the baroque period, including lutes, viols. Anthony stradivari the celebrated violin maker by francois. His most recent book, stradivari cambridge up, 2010, has garnered outstanding critical acclaim. In 2003 stewart pollens, conservator for 30 years of the ancient musical instruments collection at metropolitan museum of art of new york, writed an article in the book the cambridge companion to the guitar cambridge press university, describing the sabionari guitar. For over 200 years, antonio stradivari has been universally regarded as the greatest violin maker who ever lived, yet it is not widely known that he made vi. Recent publications by stewart pollens bartolomeo cristofori and the invention of the piano this is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of bartolomeo cristofori, the paduanborn harpsichord maker and contemporary of antonio stradivari, who is credited with having invented the pianoforte around the year 1700 while working in the medici court in florence. Anthony stradivari the celebrated violin maker dover books. Bartolomeo cristofori and the invention of the piano, is a new book by stewart pollens, and is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of the great musical instrument maker. Other valuable sources include stewart pollens s 1992 book the violin forms of antonio stradivari and the chapter on the moulds in simone sacconis influential 1972 work i segreti di stradivari, in which he gives his wellknown interpretation of the letters inscribed on the moulds p. Paduanborn cristofori is credited with having invented the first piano, around 1700 whilst working in the medici court in florence.

Anthony stradivari the celebrated violin maker by francoisjoseph. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest. Stradivari by stewart pollens book antonio stradivari, master luthier, cremona, italy, 16441737. The book the violin forms of antonio stradivari is quite big, since it has life size cello forms, and so cost of the book. The book contains tables of measurements of stradivaris forms and patterns, over 100 black and white photographs and drawings, and colour. Buy stradivari by stewart pollens from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. The violin forms of antonio stradivari, stewart pollens. The guadagnini family of violin makers dover books on. Bartolomeo cristofori and the invention of the piano. For over 200 years, antonio stradivari has been universally regarded as the gre. A european analysis of instruments made by stradivari indicates that. Stewart pollens s new book, stradivari, gets at that question through a meticulously detailed examination of the legendary antonio stradivari s methodsfrom what kind. This is the first comprehensive study of the life and work of bartolomeo cristofori, the paduanborn harpsichord maker and contemporary of antonio stradivari, who is credited with having invented the pianoforte around the year 1700 while working in the medici court in florence.