The Canon of Violin Literature

This book provides information on a large number of chamber works and concertos for violin by the great composers. Each entry includes information on genre, composition date, key, duration, movements, publishers, recordings and more. With a foreword, preface, chronology, bibliography and indices. "The Canon of Violin Literature" is for performers of violin repertoire; private teachers and college professors in need of a guide to help them assign appropriate works for students' recitals, juries, and competitions; and chamber series directors, musicologists, and editors planning concert seasons, creating programs, and writing liner notes for recordings. Clothbound book, 240 p.