Books

Yehudi Menuhin

Cadenzas for Violin Concertos by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Transcribed by Robert Masters

Edited by Maya Magub

Introduction by Peter Biddulph

Published on the occasion of Menuhin's 80th birthday, this publication of cadenzas to Mozart's five violin concertos celebrates Lord Menuhin's affinity with the composer.

ISBN 0 9520109 2 5

Forewords by Charles Beare and Andrea Mosconi
Photographs by Carlo Chiesa, Stewart Pollens and Richard Valencia

While doing research in the archives of Cremona, Carlo Chiesa and Duane Rosengard made an unexpected and extraordinary discovery: they found the last will and testament of Antonio Stradivari. Previously unknown to modern historians, this document is in the autograph hand of Stradivari himself. A further three versions dictated to his notaries were also discovered, and together these four documents chronicle the evolution of Stradivari's thoughts concerning his considerable estate. They provide a rare and fascinating insight into the complex relationship of Stradivari with both his family and his workshop. The Stradivari Legacy contains the text (in both the original Italian and an English translation) of all four versions of Stradivari's last will and testament, as well as extensive commentary and background information about the Stradivari family. The publication also includes full colour photographs of 6 Stradivari instruments and forewords by Charles Beare and Andrea Mosconi.

Hardcover, 148 pages

ISBN 0 9520109 2 5

Forewords by Charles Beare and Andrea Mosconi
Photographs by Carlo Chiesa, Stewart Pollens and Richard Valencia

While doing research in the archives of Cremona, Carlo Chiesa and Duane Rosengard made an unexpected and extraordinary discovery: they found the last will and testament of Antonio Stradivari. Previously unknown to modern historians, this document is in the autograph hand of Stradivari himself. A further three versions dictated to his notaries were also discovered, and together these four documents chronicle the evolution of Stradivari's thoughts concerning his considerable estate. They provide a rare and fascinating insight into the complex relationship of Stradivari with both his family and his workshop. The Stradivari Legacy contains the text (in both the original Italian and an English translation) of all four versions of Stradivari's last will and testament, as well as extensive commentary and background information about the Stradivari family. The publication also includes full colour photographs of 6 Stradivari instruments and forewords by Charles Beare and Andrea Mosconi.

Hardcover, 148 pages

This book is the definitive reference and tribute to the great Guarneri family.

Hardback, 59 plates, 181 pages

SBN 0 9520109 4 1

In a career spanning more than 30 years, distinguished British photographer Clive Barda has observed the greatest musicians of our time, capturing on film their dedication, professionalism, concentration and sheer love of music.A spectacular collection of more than 150 photographs, Performance! is available in a limited edition. From Abbado to Zukerman, the book includes a dazzling array of musical luminaries including Bernstein, du Pre, Menuhin, Te Kanawa, Solti and Stokowski. Foreword by Vladimir Ashkenazy

Edited by Colin Ford
Art Direction by David Pocknell
Hardcover, 215 pages

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deluxe edition, leatherboundPhotos by Stewart Pollens.

This impressive and beautiful book is a ground-breaking study of the maker's life and work. Published in a limited edition two-volume set, it contains life-size colour photographs, measurements and templates of 25 violins by this extraordinary maker. Also included is an in-depth study of GuarnerI del Gesu's working methods and a detailed biographical history. The book represents a major contribution to the violing literature. The project was natural outgrowth of the 1994 exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hardcover, 340 pages in 2 volumes 125 pages of life-size colour photographs.

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standard edition, clothbound

0 9520109 1 7

deluxe edition, leatherboundPhotos by Stewart Pollens.

This impressive and beautiful book is a ground-breaking study of the maker's life and work. Published in a limited edition two-volume set, it contains life-size colour photographs, measurements and templates of 25 violins by this extraordinary maker. Also included is an in-depth study of Guarner del Gesu's working methods and a detailed biographical history. The book represents a major contribution to the violing literature. The project was natural outgrowth of the 1994 exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Hardcover, 340 pages in 2 volumes 125 pages of life-size colour photographs.