The Compact Violin

by Barrie Carson-Turner

This complete guide to the violin includes information on how the violin works and is made, its geographic and historic origins and development, its role in the orchestra, 10 distinguished composers of violin music, and great violin players, early and modern. Beautifully packaged, the enclosed CD samples pieces by 10 composers, including Vivaldi, Haydn, and Schubert. 9" x 9 1/4". Color illustrations.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published November 1, 1996