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Playing the Viola: Conversations with William Primrose

By David Dalton

Book information

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
1990
ISBN
0198161956, 9780198161950
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
14 MB (15179374 bytes)
Pages
264\259
Time added
2016-12-12 00:33:39
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Description

Foreword by Janos StarkerBefore the death, in 1982, of the renowned violist William Primrose, David Dalton engaged the musician in a lively series of conversations which touched on almost all aspects of viola technique, performance, repertoire, recording, and history. This book is a transcription of this dialogue, containing illuminating advice on holding the viola, bowing, tone, fingering, and practicing, all supported by copious illustrations and musical examples, as well as insights on repertoire for the viola--"an instrument without tradition"--and on performances of the great concertos by Bartok and Walton. Punctuated with frankness and humor, this book is a tribute to one of the greatest artists of this century.

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