The early violin and viola : a practical guide - Stowell, Robin; Cambridge University Press (Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2001)
Historical performance in context -- The repertory and principal sources -- Equipment -- Technique -- The language of musical style -- Historical awareness in practice 1, three eighteenth-century case studies: Corelli, Bach and Haydn -- Historical awareness in practice 2, three nineteenth-century case studies: Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Brahms -- Related family members.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223) and index.
English.
Keywords: Violin -- Performance; Viola -- Performance; Instrumental music -- 18th century -- Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.); Instrumental music -- 19th century -- Interpretation (Phrasing, dynamics, etc.); Performance practice (Music) -- History -- 18th century; Performance practice (Music) -- History -- 19th century